Murdered Nyanga activist for lesbian rights remembered
A memorial service was held for Phumeza Nkolonzi on 5 July in Nyanga.
Nokubonga Yawa
Brief | 11 July 2012
The indispensable role of progressive civil society
This is COSATU General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi’s, opening address to the Equal Education National Congress in Tembisa on 8 July 2012.
Zwelinzima Vavi
Opinion | 11 July 2012
Education crisis: More than book destruction
In an incredible irony, copies of Alan Paton’s Cry the Beloved Country were among the thousands of books shredded and dumped in what can only be described as an
orgy of destruction in Limpopo.
Terry Bell
Opinion | 11 July 2012
Danny Bowers looks forward to Chippa’s first season in the PSL
Phillipi's soccer club, Chippa United, will play in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) next season for the first time. We interviewed their star wing, 27-year-old Danny Bowers.
Margo Fortune
News | 11 July 2012
HakiElimu: The hope for education in Tanzania
Mary-Jane Matsolo recently visited Tanzania and met members of an extraordinary education activist movement called HakiElimu.
Mary-Jane Matsolo
Opinion | 11 July 2012
A life in history
This is a talk given by historian Shula Marks at the University of Johannesburg in May on the occasion of her receiving an honorary PhD. Marks is emeritus professor of history at the School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London.
Shula Marks
Opinion | 11 July 2012
The inequality of murder
Doron Isaacs writes about the murder of Mnoneleli Ngubo, his friend and a fellow leader in Equal Education.
Doron Isaacs
Opinion | 6 July 2012
Taking Cape Town’s transport into the future: an interview with Brett Herron
GroundUp interviewed Mayoral Committee (Mayco) Member responsible for Transport, Roads and Stormwater, Brett Herron, about the city's transport system plans.
Veronica Washaya and Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 4 July 2012
Getting Cape Town’s transport right
Modern cities need transport systems that are safe, affordable, reliable, extensive and easy to understand.
GroundUp Editor
News | 4 July 2012