{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "UPPA Will Fix It", "home_page_url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/", "feed_url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/feed.json", "items": [ { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-26-atteridgeville-sinkhole-human-rights-referral.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-26-atteridgeville-sinkhole-human-rights-referral.html", "title": "U.P.P.A. TO REFER ATTERIDGEVILLE SINKHOLE CRISIS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION", "content_text": "The 26 October 2026 media advisory sets out UPPA’s planned SAHRC referral, requested intervention and Johannesburg submission arrangements for the Atteridgeville sinkhole case. 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TO REFER ATTERIDGEVILLE SINKHOLE CRISIS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION", "content_text": "Announces an intended South African Human Rights Commission referral concerning an Atteridgeville family’s reported sinkhole damage, with a submission scheduled for 26 October 2026 at 11h00 in Johannesburg. Original issue or event date: 25 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/knysna-rugby-festival-day-1-gallery.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/knysna-rugby-festival-day-1-gallery.html", "title": "Knysna rugby festival: Day 1 in photographs", "content_text": "Match action, spectators and moments beside the touchline at Safe Hub, White Location. Original issue or event date: 24 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Gallery", "Knysna" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/day-1-film-1.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/day-1-film-1.html", "title": "Game on in Knysna", "content_text": "Match action, players and the setting at Safe Hub on the opening day of the festival. Original issue or event date: 24 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Film", "Knysna" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/day-1-film-2.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/day-1-film-2.html", "title": "The supporters", "content_text": "Terraces, grass banks and the people watching the opening day of rugby. Original issue or event date: 24 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Film", "Knysna" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/day-1-film-3.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/day-1-film-3.html", "title": "The people behind the day", "content_text": "Team huddles, match officials and activity beside the pitch on Day 1. Original issue or event date: 24 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Film", "Knysna" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-23-independent-city-wide-water-testing-tshwane.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-23-independent-city-wide-water-testing-tshwane.html", "title": "U.P.P.A. CONDEMNS FAILURE OF POLITICAL OVERSIGHT IN TSHWANE: DEMANDS URGENT, INDEPENDENT, CITY-WIDE WATER QUALITY TESTING", "content_text": "Calls for a city-wide independent water-testing programme after the Bronkhorstspruit contamination crisis described in the document, with accredited analysis, published results and accountability procedures. Original issue or event date: 23 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-22-ekangala-drinking-water-donation-advisory.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-22-ekangala-drinking-water-donation-advisory.html", "title": "ABEL TAU TO DONATE 2,500 LITRES OF DRINKING WATER TO AFFECTED RESIDENTS OF EKANGALA", "content_text": "Announces a planned donation led by Abel Tau of 500 five-litre containers, totalling 2,500 litres, with a media event scheduled for 22 October 2026 at 10:00. Original issue or event date: 22 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-20-bronkhorstspruit-reported-illness-and-water-crisis.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-20-bronkhorstspruit-reported-illness-and-water-crisis.html", "title": "408 REPORTED ILLNESS CASES: BRONKHORSTSPRUIT WATER CRISIS IS A FAILURE OF GOVERNANCE THAT DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY", "content_text": "Discusses a reported 408 gastrointestinal illness cases and alleged failures in the Bronkhorstspruit water-treatment system, requesting published records, safe supplies, investigation and a recovery plan. Original issue or event date: 20 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-18-thuntsha-lerole-campaign-advisory.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-18-thuntsha-lerole-campaign-advisory.html", "title": "ABEL TAU TO EMBARK ON AN INTENSIVE 14-DAY THUNTSHA LEROLE CAMPAIGN", "content_text": "Announces the same planned Thuntsha Lerole campaign and regional itinerary as UPPA-ST-001, bearing a later printed issue date. Original issue or event date: 18 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-17-alleged-poster-removal-soshanguve-ward-11.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-17-alleged-poster-removal-soshanguve-ward-11.html", "title": "UPPA CONDEMNS ALLEGED REMOVAL OF ITS ELECTION POSTERS IN SOSHANGUVE WARD 11: POLITICAL INTOLERANCE HAS NO PLACE IN OUR DEMOCRACY", "content_text": "Condemns an alleged removal of UPPA election material in Soshanguve Ward 11, refers to a reported arrest and case number, and urges due process, lawful campaigning and political tolerance. Original issue or event date: 17 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-16-thuntsha-lerole-campaign-advisory.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-16-thuntsha-lerole-campaign-advisory.html", "title": "ABEL TAU TO EMBARK ON AN INTENSIVE 14-DAY THUNTSHA LEROLE CAMPAIGN", "content_text": "Announces a planned Thuntsha Lerole campaign by Abel Tau across Tshwane between 19 and 30 October 2026, with a regional itinerary and media invitation. Original issue or event date: 16 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-09-matric-pledge.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-09-matric-pledge.html", "title": "YOUR FUTURE IS YOURS TO BUILD — MAKE IT COUNT!", "content_text": "Offers encouragement to the Matric Class of 2026 for a National Pledge-Signing Ceremony and final examinations, acknowledges supporting adults and reiterates the party’s education commitments. 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Original issue or event date: 6 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Knysna" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-06-gomora-governance-and-policing.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-06-gomora-governance-and-policing.html", "title": "UPPA TO TSHWANE: STOP USING POLICE TO HIDE YOUR GOVERNANCE FAILURE IN GOMORA", "content_text": "Condemns alleged electricity cut-offs and police deployment in Gomora, calls for direct engagement with residents, suspension of cut-offs and a public plan for services, formalisation or relocation. Original issue or event date: 6 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-03-mamelodi-west-electricity-failure.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-03-mamelodi-west-electricity-failure.html", "title": "UPPA CONDEMNS TSHWANE’S ELECTRICITY FAILURE: MAMELODI WEST CANNOT BE TREATED AS AN AFTERTHOUGHT", "content_text": "Criticises Tshwane’s handling of electricity interruptions in Mamelodi West, discusses the Waltloo and Mamelodi 1 substations, and calls for repair, security, communication and accountability measures. Original issue or event date: 3 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-03-babsi-mlangeni-condolences.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-10-03-babsi-mlangeni-condolences.html", "title": "UPPA Mourns the Passing of Legendary Musician Babsi Mlangeni", "content_text": "Offers condolences on the reported passing of musician Babsi Mlangeni and honours his musical and cultural contribution. Original issue or event date: 3 October 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "South Africa" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-09-25-march-against-corruption-tshwane-house.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-09-25-march-against-corruption-tshwane-house.html", "title": "UPPA TAKES THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION TO TSHWANE HOUSE", "content_text": "Invites media and supporters to a planned march on 25 September 2026 at 10:00, assembling at the Old Putco Bus Depot in Marabastad and proceeding to Tshwane House to deliver a memorandum. Original issue or event date: 25 September 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-09-16-saps-and-gender-based-violence.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-09-16-saps-and-gender-based-violence.html", "title": "UPPA IS APPALLED AND DISGUSTED BY SHEER INCOMPETENCE IN THE SAPS", "content_text": "Criticises the police response to reported women’s deaths in Ekurhuleni, requests investigative resources and public accountability, offers condolences and sets out municipal public-safety proposals. Original issue or event date: 16 September 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "South Africa" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-09-15-tshwane-traffic-lights-and-stop-signs.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-09-15-tshwane-traffic-lights-and-stop-signs.html", "title": "UPPA CONDEMNS THE REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS WITH STOP SIGNS IN TSHWANE", "content_text": "Opposes using stop signs as a continuing substitute for failed traffic signals, requests a network audit and public repair schedule, and links reliable road infrastructure to municipal accountability. 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Original issue or event date: 13 September 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-09-08-uitenhage-taxi-rank.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-09-08-uitenhage-taxi-rank.html", "title": "UPPA DEMANDS URGENT ACTION TO RESTORE Uitenhage TAXI RANK AND PROTECT COMMUTERS", "content_text": "Calls for lighting, ablutions, security, cleaning and maintenance at Uitenhage Taxi Rank, and sets out UPPA’s conditional commitment to restoration and upgrading if elected. Original issue or event date: 8 September 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Nelson Mandela Bay" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-08-30-hammanskraal-water-restoration.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-08-30-hammanskraal-water-restoration.html", "title": "AFTER ALMOST TWO WEEKS WITHOUT WATER, ANC PRESIDENT’S VISIT “MIRACULOUSLY” BRINGS WATER BACK TO HAMMANSKRAAL", "content_text": "Questions the reported timing of a restoration of Hammanskraal water supply around an ANC presidential visit and calls for an explanation of causes, interventions, costs and prevention. Original issue or event date: 30 August 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-08-28-iec-councillor-nominations-deadline.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-08-28-iec-councillor-nominations-deadline.html", "title": "UPPA MEETS IEC DEADLINE FOR COUNCILLOR NOMINATIONS AND NOW GOES INTO FULL CAMPAIGN MODE", "content_text": "Announces that UPPA says it met the IEC councillor-nomination deadline, lists intended contest areas and outlines a campaign focused on community engagement and municipal services. Original issue or event date: 28 August 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "South Africa" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-08-23-70-ward-candidates-and-six-point-plan-tshwane.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-08-23-70-ward-candidates-and-six-point-plan-tshwane.html", "title": "UPPA FIELDS 70 WARD CANDIDATES, UNVEILS SIX-POINT PLAN TO REBUILD TSHWANE", "content_text": "Announces a claimed slate of 70 Tshwane ward candidates and presents six proposals covering institutional capacity, finance, basic services, housing, public safety and economic growth. Original issue or event date: 23 August 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-08-20-judge-fikile-eunice-mokgohloa-condolences.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-08-20-judge-fikile-eunice-mokgohloa-condolences.html", "title": "UPPA TSHWANE MOURNS THE PASSING OF JUDGE FIKILE EUNICE MOKGOHLOA", "content_text": "Offers UPPA Tshwane’s condolences on the reported death of Judge Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa and describes her judicial service and legacy. Original issue or event date: 20 August 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "South Africa" ] }, { "id": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-08-19-investigation-city-contracted-company-private-residence.html", "url": "https://uppawillfixit.co.za/statement-2026-08-19-investigation-city-contracted-company-private-residence.html", "title": "UPPA CALLS FOR FULL INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED USE OF CITY-CONTRACTED COMPANY AT MAYOR MOYA’S PRIVATE RESIDENCE", "content_text": "Calls for an independent investigation into allegations about a city-contracted company working at Mayor Moya’s private residences, evidence preservation and due process, including consequences only if wrongdoing is established. Original issue or event date: 19 August 2026.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T08:18:47.320Z", "tags": [ "Statement", "Tshwane" ] } ] }