Conflict in Stellenbosch mars housing development
Stellenbosch shack fire survivors have expressed anxiety about the involvement of the ANC dominated Kayamandi Development Forum (KDF) in their new government housing development project.
Mandla Mnyakama and GroundUp Staff
News | 25 May 2015
Help Idrissa Kargbo run the Cape Town marathon
Until 2013 Sierra Leone was mostly known as a country of civil war and child soldiers. Although the war had ended a decade before, the country was still far from back on its feet. When Ebola struck in 2014 Sierra Leone was once again thrust grudgingly into the spotlight.
Tom Boyles
News | 25 May 2015
From Masiphumelele to the Waterfront
Ndileka Biyo, owner of Rockasa Design in Masiphumelele, has set her sights on a place in the affluent Waterfront.
Bernard Chiguvare
News | 25 May 2015
Province to NUM: prove your allegations
The Provincial Department of Transport and Public Works has asked the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) to present proof of their allegation that Good Hope Construction (GHC) has been hiring gangsters to do their security.
Nombulelo Damba
News | 22 May 2015
When the state neglects property rights
Fridges, stoves, furniture, televisions and microwaves are just some of the goods that residents claim are taken or damaged during evictions. Shack building materials are taken too. But what exactly happens to these goods once they are taken away? And what does the law say?
Mary-Anne Gontsana
Feature | 22 May 2015
Textbook shortage causes Cape Town school’s exams to be postponed
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) and Maitland High School have agreed to postpone second term exams following complaints of shortages of text books at the school.
Nombulelo Damba
News | 22 May 2015
Why mining communities will take government to court
Mining companies and the government are ignoring the interests of the communities that should be benefiting from mining, writes the author. Now civil society organisations intend to take legal action.
Christopher Rutledge
Opinion | 21 May 2015
N2 golfer joins club
Vuyo Sontsonga used to play golf between two roads, the N2 and Borcherds Quarry, nearly everyday. But now his dream of golf club membership has been realised.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 21 May 2015
Tensions escalate in school builders strike
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) members encountered closed doors and security guards with dogs when they marched to the offices of Good Hope Construction (GHC) in Parow yesterday. The strikers are facing disciplinary action from GHC for alleged gross misconduct.
Nombulelo Damba
News | 21 May 2015