Cold front strains electricity supply in Joburg
City Power says it is dealing with almost 3,700 power outage calls on Tuesday, mostly from Hursthill, Reuven and Lenasia
By Seth Thorne
News | 11 August 2026
Joburg city streets come alive for Women’s Day weekend
Hundreds of young people parade in bird costumes
Photo Essay | 11 August 2026
Immigrant traders see their livelihoods destroyed by March and March
Traders with documents and permits chased away, leaving Bellville bus terminus market almost empty
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 11 August 2026
What happens when a shack appears in a gated community?
Playwright Amy Jephta’s new play explores race, class, land and the pressures of fitting in
Photo Essay | 10 August 2026
NUMSA wins bid to block liquidation of diamond mine
Court puts Kimberley’s Ekapa mine under business rescue – but choice of diamond dealer raises questions
By Greg Dor
Feature | 7 August 2026
South Africa’s fruit canning industry under threat as Premier Foods plans closure
Producers and labour warn that closing Tulbagh factory could leave hundreds of farmers without processing options before the November harvest
By Greg Dor
News | 7 August 2026
Pensioners struggle after vigilantes chase away immigrant tenants
KwaThema pensioners relied on renting out rooms, shops or business spaces to supplement their SASSA pensions
News | 7 August 2026
Questions raised about water truck usage after fatal incident
Residents of Adams Mission in KZN say they have had to buy water from municipal trucks for years
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 7 August 2026
Mind the gap — state execs earn millions
Civil Aviation Authority CEO salary is 93x that of lowest earners
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 7 August 2026