Government slammed for failed farm ownership plans
Parliament asked to investigate worker equity schemes
By Liezl Human
Parliament | 13 November 2025
Ten takeaways from today’s budget speech
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he’s optimistic about the future
Explainer | 12 November 2025
Lesotho community left in ruins by highway project
The road, built by a Chinese company, has improved access to Qacha’s Nek but also caused damage and displacement
News | 12 November 2025
Promises, promises but still no school
Willowvale families have been waiting for their new school since 2018
News | 12 November 2025
In photos: Homeless shelter’s dance show ends with a standing ovation
The Haven’s Dignity in Motion showcases ballroom dancing by people living at its shelters
Photo Essay | 12 November 2025
Workers shut down Cape Town construction project over unpaid wages
Security guards have been protesting outside a project to build pavements in Illitha Park, Khayelitsha since Monday
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 12 November 2025
Lesotho sheds textile jobs amidst US trade uncertainty
Hippo Knitting has laid off 295 workers and plans to retrench another 420 in January
News | 11 November 2025
Transgender prisoner wins right to hormone therapy
The court found the Department of Correctional Services had violated her rights by refusing hormonal treatment as “cosmetic medication”
Law | 11 November 2025
Parliament to consider impeaching Judge Nana Makhubele
Makhubele was found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission
By Liezl Human
Brief | 11 November 2025
Photo Essays
In photos: Not your usual ballroom dance
“To celebrate queerness in its entirety … is something very special.”
Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL
But the company has dismissed the claim that it is leaving South Africa as disinformation
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Johannesburg Master’s Office: allegations of corruption and incompetence
“If you don’t pay the cooldrink money, your things are not going to get done”
By Justin Brown
Langeberg water restrictions caused by lack of planning
Summer water restrictions in Robertson and surrounding towns are not due to a lack of water
Our Editorials
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Repressive regimes should have no place in our military strategy
Judges should respect press freedom
There have been too many prepublication gag orders in recent times
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60 years since District Six was declared whites-only: A man's home is he's castle!
This whole story reminds me of Gaza, as a young girl I attended Trafalgar Primary Cchool, in Cape T… Read more
Funding cuts for child care reversed: This court victory for NPOs is a massive win for accountability
This court victory for NPOs is a massive win for accountability. It’s a tragedy that the Department… Read more
KZN SASSA offices overwhelmed: SASSA offices are useless
Good morning I have to elaborate more on this article because I don't believe the problem is just s… Read more
Fishers furious about linefish quota cuts: Why are trawlers allowed to expand?
The West Coast fishing giants with trawlers, have of course no reduction in quota. A brand new traw… Read more
How Cape Town can save water: Serious concerns about water reuse go beyond ownership
Dear Groundup, Yes there are serious concerns about the City of Cape Town's plan for water reuse… Read more