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Court rules in AfriForum’s favour over unlawful Cape Town water tariffs

Court rules in AfriForum’s favour over unlawful Cape Town water tariffs

by AfriForum | Apr 30, 2026 | Cape Garden Route, Cape Overberg, Cape West Coast, Cape Winelands, Central Karoo, City of Cape Town, Good News, News

The High Court in Cape Town ruled in AfriForum’s favour today and determined that the City of Cape Town Metro’s implementation of its controversial water tariff model based on the value of the property in question is unlawful and invalid. According to the ruling, this...
Knysna residents prepare legal fight over failing services and leadership

Knysna residents prepare legal fight over failing services and leadership

by Newsroom | Apr 30, 2026 | Cape Garden Route, Good News, News, Politics

A legal conflict is growing in Knysna, a seaside town on the Garden Route in the Western Cape. The town was established in 1881 and has a long history, but it is now facing serious problems. Residents and local groups say the situation has become too difficult to...
Court criticises Steenhuisen, keeps farmers’ FMD vaccine case on track

Court criticises Steenhuisen, keeps farmers’ FMD vaccine case on track

by Sakeliga | Apr 28, 2026 | Cape Garden Route, Cape Overberg, Cape West Coast, Cape Winelands, Central Karoo, City of Cape Town, Good News, News, Politics

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, and his officials today again undermined the urgent legal proceedings against their obstruction of private foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine procurement and administration. The delay tactics found no favour with the...
Workers could get paid for exposing employer misconduct under new bill

Workers could get paid for exposing employer misconduct under new bill

by Newsroom | Apr 28, 2026 | Cape Garden Route, Cape Overberg, Cape West Coast, Cape Winelands, Central Karoo, City of Cape Town, Good News, News, Politics

The Minister of Justice has gazetted the Protected Disclosures Bill for public comment, with submissions open until 14 May 2026. One of the key features of the bill is a financial incentive for whistleblowers. If a worker’s disclosure leads to a monetary sanction...
We contacted an MK Party Minister about repealing section 235

We contacted an MK Party Minister about repealing section 235

by David Wilkinson | Apr 24, 2026 | Cape Garden Route, Cape Overberg, Cape West Coast, Cape Winelands, Central Karoo, City of Cape Town, Good News, News, Politics

The MK Party has formally called on Parliament to repeal Section 235 of the South African Constitution through the proposed 24th Constitutional Amendment. In response we decided to contact an MP representing the MK Party with the following questions: The International...
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