insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Urges Expert Action on Cape Town Beach Sewage Pollution The GOOD Party has called on Cape Town to engage experts after a citizen-led investigation revealed alarming sewage pollution at Camps Bay and Clifton beaches late last year. The Project Blue report highlighted dangerous Enterococci levels and lack of health warnings. GOOD's Suzette Little demands transparent, expert-reviewed testing protocols, real-time public updates, and stricter sewage monitoring to protect public health and uphold environmental standards: today8 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, GOOD Party Demands Probe into Drug Raid at DA Mayor’s Home The GOOD Party in the Western Cape is demanding accountability after Bergrivier municipal mayor Ray van Rooy was questioned by police following a raid on his home, where a substantial quantity of drugs was allegedly found. The DA member was released without charge after 12-hours. Police reportedly discovered 700 grams of cocaine and ammunition at his residence in Piketberg. GOOD’s Evert Manuel calls for a fair investigation into the […] today13 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa In S.A The GOOD Party Welcomes Inflation Drop, Highlights Need for Long-Term Economic Solutions In S.A, the GOOD Party welcomes the cooling of inflation, saying this brings some relief to all South Africans. Consumer inflation dropped to 2.8-percent in October, the lowest level since June 2020. This marks a significant decrease from the 3.8-percent in September, driven primarily by a sharp month-on-month decline in fuel prices. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says citizens urgently need an economy that will create long-term jobs, and […] today21 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Criticizes Eskom’s Tariff Hike The GOOD Party says it is unfair to continue asking consumers to pay more without addressing the entire system’s inefficiencies. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says a combination of Eskom’s inability to manage its operations, Nersa’s failure to assist the power utility, and unregulated municipal surcharges, places electricity provision in South Africa fundamentally at odds with the aspirations of the developmental state: today20 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Calls for Basic Income Grant as South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Remains High In S.A, the GOOD Party says that although any improvement in South Africa’s unemployment rate should be celebrated, the reality is that the number remains stubbornly high. The unemployment rate decreased marginally by 1.4 percentage points to 32.1-percent in the third quarter of this year. Eight million citizens are still unemployed. GOOD’s secretary general, Brett Herron, says the government has no choice but to implement a Basic Income Grant: today13 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party in S.A is demanding a zero-tolerance approach On Chris Brown’s entry The GOOD Party in S.A is demanding a zero-tolerance approach regarding United States artist Chris Brown's entry into South Africa. They urged Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber to declare him undesirable, given his criminal conviction for assaulting Rihanna, which has resulted in bans from the UK, Canada, and potential refusals in Australia and New Zealand. The party’s Kaden Arguile urges the government to take action that aligns with its […] today25 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party In S.A Emphasizes Collaboration for Stability in Tshwane In S.A, the GOOD party in Tshwane says the ability of the new executive to work collaboratively is essential to bring stability to the capital, improve service delivery and maintain financial recovery. The GOOD party's Sarah Mabotsa says the it will be working within the new Tshwane Mayoral Committee to ensure they revitalise the city for the benefit of all residents: today21 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party in SA says it is vehemently opposed to the 200-rand prepaid electricity tariff in the City of Johannesburg To South Africa, where the GOOD Party says it is vehemently opposed to the 200-rand prepaid electricity tariff in the City of Johannesburg, as this places an unnecessary burden on cash-strapped consumers. The surcharge came into effect on Monday on top of the 12.7-percent electricity hike. GOOD’s national chairperson and Johannesburg councillor, Matthew Cook, says an additional electricity tariff is preposterous when residents already have to decide whether to buy […] today5 July, 2024
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Urges Swift Inquiry into George Building Collapse The GOOD Party in the Western Cape is calling for speedy investigations into the cause of the building collapse in George in the Western Cape. Seven workers have died while 41 are still unaccounted for as rescue operations continue. GOOD’s, Ricky Seekoei, says those involved in the construction of the project, and municipal building inspectors, must provide answers about whether the construction was compliant with building regulations: today8 May, 2024
