I’m a lesbian sangoma from Nyanga
I was raised in a township that is known for its murders, rapes, hate crimes and robberies. Nyanga molded me with a strong personality, but has left me with challenges that will forever be rubbed in my face by those who see my sexuality as satanic.
Pharie Sefali
Opinion | 9 July 2015
Why selection of next Concourt judge is a big deal
The Judicial Service Commission is interviewing four candidates for the Constitutional Court today and tomorrow (9 and 10 July). Alison Tilley of the Open Democracy Advice Centre explains why this week's process matters so much.
Alison Tilley
Opinion | 9 July 2015
Bellville traders divided over City’s actions
Attempts by the City to crack down on informal traders at the Bellville taxi rank who don’t have permits have been welcomed by those who do.
Siphesihle Matyila
News | 9 July 2015
Victory for consumers as court rules against salary deductions
Single mother and sole breadwinner Lisinda Bailey became tearful in court after Western Cape High Court Judge Siraj Desai declared the deductions which had been made from her salary were “invalid and unlawful.”
Barbara Maregele
News | 8 July 2015
Outrage as rape accused gets bail
Residents of Mpophomeni in Howick are up in arms after a man accused of the rape of two seven year old girls was granted bail.
Ntombi Ngubane
News | 8 July 2015
Ambitious plans for Philippi
Starting in September, the Philippi Economic Development Initiative has plans to turn the Philippi area into a “vibrant urban hub”.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 8 July 2015
Is Operation Fiela to be extended?
Operation Fiela was instituted in May for two months in response to xenophobic violence in Kwazulu-Natal and Gauteng. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) carry out its raids.
Mariska Morris
News | 7 July 2015
“I chose to stay when most people are leaving, but someone has to stay behind to fight” - Zimbabwean student activist
Passmore Nyakureba is the national chair of ZimRights in Zimbabwe. He spoke at Equal Education’s second congress on Monday (6 July) about the dire conditions thousands of Zimbabweans face daily.
Barbara Maregele and GroundUp Staff
News | 7 July 2015