insert_link Uncategorized S.A’s GOOD Party Criticizes City of Johannesburg’s 2.5-Billion-Rand Loan from French Development Bank In South Africa, the GOOD Party says the City of Johannesburg's approval of a 2.5-billion-rand loan from the French Development Bank places an unnecessary financial burden on residents. The loan, supported by ActionSA, the DA, and the ANC, was opposed by GOOD due to a lack of transparency and project plans. The party’s Matthew Cook argues the loan violates the Municipal Finance Management Act and is a result of transactional […] todayJuly 26, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s GOOD Party says the wheels of justice must now turn, either to determine Mapisa-Nqakula’s guilt or to exonerate her South Africa's GOOD Party says the wheels of justice must now turn, either to determine Mapisa-Nqakula’s guilt or to exonerate her. GOOD’s Secretary-General, Brett Herron, says a parliamentary vote to remove her, with the ANC using its majority to protect her, would have been distasteful: todayApril 4, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Joins Opposition in Motion Against DA Mayor Amid Allegations The GOOD Party in South Africa has collaborated with other opposition parties to submit a motion of no confidence against DA-Drakenstein mayor Conrad Poole. The move comes in the wake of allegations suggesting Poole's involvement in a pay-for-jobs scheme, where councillors allegedly paid kickbacks for lucrative mayoral committee positions. Keagen Gertse, representing the GOOD Party, states that the motion, scheduled for council hearing today, is a collective effort by the […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Condemns Exploitation of LGBTQIA+ Rights for Political Gain South Africa's GOOD party is urging citizens to reject the politicization of LGBTQIA+ rights. The party strongly condemns former President Jacob Zuma for labeling the legalization of same-sex relationships as a disgrace. The party argues that Zuma's remarks undermine constitutional protections, worsening the daily struggles of that community. Spokesperson Carlos Mesquita calls on leaders to denounce such statements and uphold the rights of these citizens, advocating for a society that […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Criticizes South Africa’s Human Settlements White Paper The GOOD Party in South Africa voices reservations about the White Paper for Human Settlements, arguing that it undermines citizens' rights to adequate housing. Criticized for restructuring without enhancement, the paper is accused of potentially diminishing the state's constitutional responsibility. Brett Herron, GOOD Party's secretary-general, emphasizes that the current approach falls short of addressing the urgent need for improved housing initiatives, stating that access to decent housing is more than […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa GOOD party in Nelson Mandela Bay has submitted a motion of no confidence in mayor Gary van Niekerk The GOOD party in Nelson Mandela Bay has submitted a motion of no confidence in mayor Gary van Niekerk, as part of efforts to restore stability and ethical leadership in the municipality. Last year the mayor survived several motions of no-confidence votes. The GOOD Party’s, Janke Tolmay, says Van Niekerk has displayed escalating levels of incompetence, which has led to the significant deterioration of municipal affairs and a severe lack […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party in SA says it is concerned about reports that the Tshwane Economic Development Agency has not attracted a single cent The GOOD Party in SA says it is concerned about reports that the Tshwane Economic Development Agency has not attracted a single cent in foreign direct investment, despite the 500-million-rand in funding over ten years by the City of Tshwane. The agency was established in 2006 as a means of facilitating economic development in the capital city, especially through foreign direct investment. The GOOD party’s, Sarah Mabotsa, says this shows […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party in Tshwane is calling on the city mayor to convert abandoned city buildings into homeless shelters The GOOD Party in Tshwane is calling on the city mayor, Cilliers Brink to fast-track plans to convert abandoned city buildings into homeless shelters, after the closure of Tshwane’s only metro-run homeless shelter in Pretoria. The announcement of the Struben Street shelter’s imminent closure was made by Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Mbali Hlophe on Tuesday. The GOOD Party’s Sarah Mabotsa says the shelter was founded in 2005 but fell […] todayNovember 23, 2023 9
