Harare crime even higher despite urban upgrade
The recently released Western Cape crime statistics of 2014 deem Harare as one of the worst of 10 areas in Khayelitsha, plagued with increasing crime despite the Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrade Programme (VPUU).
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 26 September 2014
Why I am going to Sierra Leone to fight Ebola
It’s been a month since I applied and now it’s a matter of days until I go. I head to Europe for briefing before landing in Freetown, Sierra Leone next Tuesday.
Kathryn Stinson
Feature | 26 September 2014
Lwandle residents return
It is nearly a month since residents evicted from Lwandle in Strand returned to the land owned by the South African National Road Agency Limited, but they still face an uncertain future.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 26 September 2014
How Nedbank took the Radebes’ house and how they won it back again
On Thursday in the Gauteng High Court, judgment was given in a matter dealing with reverse mortgage schemes. These schemes have proliferated over the last few years as people with poor credit records seek out companies that are willing to lend them money regardless of their blacklisted status.
Claire Martens
Analysis | 26 September 2014
The boy from Masiphumelele who rapped for Obama
For some teenagers hip hop music means money, cars and fame, but for others, it has a much deeper meaning.
Zintle Swana
News | 25 September 2014
Swag is the new “˜ish’ in the townships
Many youngsters in the township are taking Swag style to a new level. GroundUp spoke to several young people in the township about the meaning of Swag and how they relate to it.
Pharie Sefali
News | 25 September 2014
Public invited to attend the final Lwandle hearing
The commission of inquiry into the Lwandle evictions has invited members of the public to attend its final hearing in Cape Town on Friday.
GroundUp Staff
Brief | 25 September 2014
Secrecy shrouds Blikkiesdorp relocation plans
Blikkiesdorp community leaders are demanding access to an agreement between council and Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) for the relocation of the settlement.
Daneel Knoetze
News | 25 September 2014
The week in activism
This week we look at a settlement on a land reform matter by Legal Resource Centre, a SWEAT dialogue to commemorate National Heritage Day, and Sonke’s call on government.
Thembela Ntongana
News | 25 September 2014