Brett Herron 🇿🇦🍉
@brettherron
Lawyer. Secretary-General: GOOD movement. Member of Parliament. Urbanist #LSE alumnus: MSc in Cities. Pls also follow: @ForGoodZA
Tonight I learnt an Alan Paton prayer. I hope “The Courage To Do Justice” & these particular words guide GOOD & our supporters: “Let me not be afraid to defend the weak because of the anger of the strong, Nor afraid to defend the poor because of the anger of the rich.”
IT’S GOING TO BE COSTLY BUT SA MUST STAND UP TO BULLIES IN WASHINGTON The set of values under-pinning South Africa’s commitments to achieving post-apartheid socio-economic redress, its membership of the BRICS power block, and its opposition to Israeli barbarism in Palestine will…
Lammy "The grotesque spectacle of kids holding out their hand for food & being shot" Are you imposing sanctions on Israel? No Are you halting all arms sales? No Are you stopping all trade? No Are you ending all military assistance? No Are you expelling the Israeli ambassador? No
COMMUNITY IN ACTION As a GOOD PR Councillor, Siya Mamkeli stepped in to support the Regional Manager at the Mfuleni Taxi Rank in tackling illegal dumping - this time, by a contracted cleaning company. Alongside the GOOD Ward 108 branch, we’re taking action to protect our public…
On The Circle this evening on @VukaOnlineRadio, we're joined by @brettherron of @ForGoodZA to reflect on the one year of GNU Stream on vukaonlineradio.co.za
The fraud @ForGoodZA councillors uncovered in Breede Valley, where 18 yr olds were already on @OfficialSASSA system as SRD Grant beneficiaries, aligns with what the Stellenbosch students discovered. Young poor people are more victims of a cruel social grant system that’s…
Twice in 2024, South Africa warned about harms of intentional famine combined with the deliberate destruction of hospitals and other infrastructure. Israel was ordered to ensure unhindered access of humanitarian aid. This was disregarded by Israel and its supporters.
“What Israel is doing is wrong…” Miriam Margolyes #CeasefireforGazaNOW
This is human monstrosity. Hard to contemplate the kind of psychosocial condition that lacks any empathy and thinks this is humour. #FreePalestine #FeedPalestine
‘Handala’ was illegally boarded by Israel military in international waters, around 40 nautical miles off the coast of Gaza. Before interception the 21 crew made this statement: if attacked they will join the global hunger strike for Gaza. Call your governments now and hold them…
JUST IN: 🇧🇷🇺🇸 Brazil says it will strengthen its support of BRICS despite President Trump's tariff threats.
Israel is starving Palestinians purposefully. Not by accident. Not by neglect. By Design.
COMMENT BY VERONIQUE ‘NNOPI’ PRETORIUS, GOOD SALDANHA BAY COUNCILLOR The GOOD Party welcomes the confirmation by SAPS that the investigation into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joslin Smith remains active and a priority. Friday’s search operation in the Middelpos informal…
#sapsWC [JOSLIN SMITH INVESTIGATION] Western Cape police descended on Middelpos informal settlement in Saldanha Bay on Friday afternoon pursuing emerging information as part of the investigation into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith. As SAPS previously stated,…
.@ForGoodZA SG @BrettHerron calls on GNU partners to end political games and focus on governance. Ongoing infighting weakens SA’s ability to deliver on constitutional and socio-economic obligations. #GNU #Governance #Budget2025 #DeliveryNotDrama Read more:…
NOW THAT SOUTH AFRICA HAS A BUDGET: TIME FOR GNU PARTNERS TO PARK POLITICAL MANOEUVRING AND FOCUS ON DAY JOB Now that the nation has an approved budget, the GNU partners must resist the creation of further crises and prioritise the work for which South African taxpayers,…
GOOD PARTY COUNCILLORS BUST FRAUDULENT SCHEME REGISTERING 18-YEAR-OLDS FOR SRD GRANTS The GOOD Party has asked SASSA and the Hawks to shut down a fraudulent scheme in which hundreds of Worcester and Rawsonville residents, mostly 18-year-olds, are being registered for the R370 a…
🚨Mass shooting in Centurion sparks outcry🚨 📺Watch GOOD Secretary-General Brett Herron on Newzroom Afrika youtube.com/watch?v=ippkPs… "There is a pattern emerging across South Africa where these mass shootings, which appear to be gang related, very often are occurring in…
We have a duty to confront our failure to address the spatial legacy conditions that create socio-economic conditions conducive to crime and gangsterism. Six killed in Choba tavern shooting: Calls for action against illegal operations iol.co.za/news/2025-07-2…
🧤🇿🇦 MANDELA DAY ACTION IN VILLIERSDORP Led by GOOD Councillor Weldon Wells, activists are out in the community distributing food and restoring dignity through service. ✊🏾 Mandela Day is not just a moment, it's a movement. It's about action. It's about dignity. It's about…
🕯️ MANDELA DAY VIGIL: GOOD STANDS AGAINST GENOCIDE 🕯️ Today, on #MandelaDay, the GOOD Party joined civil society allies in a 67-minute silent vigil outside the South African Holocaust Centre in Cape Town. In honour of Madiba’s words - “Our freedom is incomplete without the…