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Hill-Lewis “not a king”: Cape Town urged to repay unlawful tariff charges

Hill-Lewis “not a king”: Cape Town urged to repay unlawful tariff charges

by Guest Author | May 7, 2026 | City of Cape Town, Good News, Politics

The GOOD Party is procuring legal advice on the appropriate next steps to force the City of Cape Town to comply with last week’s Western Cape High Court finding that its fixed tariff regime is unlawful and return over-charges to residents. While the court was clear on...
Nama leader backs group self-determination: “our threat is your threat”

Nama leader backs group self-determination: “our threat is your threat”

by David Wilkinson | May 6, 2026 | Cape Garden Route, Cape Overberg, Cape West Coast, Cape Winelands, Central Karoo, City of Cape Town, Good News, News

Captain John Witbooi of the Witbooi-Nama tribe has joined AfriForum in calling on communities and traditional leaders to unite in defence of Section 235 of the Constitution, amid growing debate over its future. This appeal follows a move by Mr Manyi, a Member of...
Bergvliet high school: who is making decisions at WCED and CoCT?

Bergvliet high school: who is making decisions at WCED and CoCT?

by Bergvliet Volunteers Association | May 4, 2026 | City of Cape Town, Good News

More than a month after a previous press release highlighted the lack of public engagement around the proposed mega school (estimated to accommodate 1100 learners) development on Erf 1061along the Bergvliet residential interface of Cape Town’s Ward 73, the community...

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