Protest against xenophobia and homophobia
Gay rights groups and PASSOP commemorated International Day Against Homophobia and International Xenophobia Day at Observatory Hall.
Veronica Washaya
News | 17 May 2012
City starts janitorial service in informal settlements
About 200 Social Justice Coalition (SJC) representatives in more than 10 taxis descended outside Cape Town’s Civic Centre on Wednesday afternoon to listen to the long awaited announcement of the launch of the janitorial service.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 17 May 2012
Weekly News RoundUp 7-13 May 2012
This is a list of the main events of 7 to 13 May with links to news articles describing them.
GroundUp Staff
News | 16 May 2012
GroundUp RoundUp - Upcoming entertainment on the Cape Flats
Find out what entertainment and cultural events are happening in the next few days.
Mary-Jane Matsolo
News | 11 May 2012
Khayelitsha hosts debate about nuclear power
Yesterday evening Ndifuna Ukwazi (Dare to know) hosted a seminar at Lookout Hill in Khayelitsha on nuclear power for South Africa. About 50 people attended.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 11 May 2012
Rest in Peace Brown Dash
Kwaito star Simphiwe Mpamile, better known by his stage name Brown Dash, died in Johannesburg’s Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital on 9 May.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 11 May 2012
Traditional Courts Bill “authoritarian and patriarchal”
Civil society organizations expressed concern during recent public hearings on the Traditional Courts Bill at the Western Cape Legislature.
Tariro Washinyira and Veronica Washaya
News | 10 May 2012
Lindela accused of poor handling of meningitis case
A Zimbabwean man became extremely ill after contracting meningitis at Lindela Repatriation Centre. His family has accused the Department of Home Affairs of infringing their rights by failing to inform them timeously.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 10 May 2012
Health Minister must sort out medicine shortages
GroundUp and The Sowetan have reported stockouts of antiretroviral medicines in Gauteng and Limpopo. This is unacceptable.
GroundUp Editor
News | 9 May 2012