Racism charge: judge’s lawyers say recordings will show her accuser lied
Judicial Conduct Tribunal is hearing charges against Judge Belinda Hartle
Law | 11 November 2026
Grade 3 learners at 115 schools average 23% in mathematics
National Education Collaboration Trust presented its findings on foundation phase literacy and numeracy
Brief | 11 November 2026
Daughter of Nepal flood victims says government is no help
Anashnee Maharaj-Domun says the only information received from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation is already public
News | 11 November 2026
The Eastern Cape municipality where projects quietly die
Two promised projects in Middledrift have come to nothing
News | 11 November 2026
Judge’s lawyer says racism complaint was an “act of reprisal”
Thozamile Semekazi was referred to in an article by the judge’s journalist husband about an Mthatha High Court bribery scandal
Law | 10 November 2026
Hundreds of Festive Chicken workers down tools
Workers are demanding a monthly wage of R13,500, medical aid benefits and safer working conditions
By Seth Thorne
News | 10 November 2026
Civic movements rise as ANC loses grip on Eastern Cape
New political party born from Ngcobo shutdown movement wins council seats
By GroundUp Staff, Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Johnnie Isaac
News | 10 November 2026
ANC loses ground in North West but remains biggest party
We reported from three troubled North West municipalities before the elections. Here’s what voters decided.
By Seth Thorne
News | 10 November 2026
Durban commuters have to relieve themselves in buckets in a tent
Many public toilets have been closed for nearly 18 months
Brief | 10 November 2026
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What about District 6?
The housing provided by CoCT is admirable, but every time I drive into the City, I have to look at … Read more