“People put borders in their hearts, that’s where xenophobia comes from”
Immigrant and South African women celebrate Africa Day together
News | 29 May 2023
Ekurhuleni’s multi-billion rand housing project stalls as nearby shack dwellers demand services
“The government has surely forgotten us” says Daggafontein pensioner
News | 29 May 2023
R26-million Lehae Library opens seven years after construction started
Concerns over safety remain after armed robbery weeks before opening
By Chris Gilili
News | 26 May 2023
Dr Nandipha’s urgent court bid postponed. But does her case have merit?
Department of Home Affairs officially joins as a respondent
By Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn
Law | 26 May 2023
School land occupiers demand relocation to serviced sites
East London shack dwellers say they won’t move unless it is somewhere with water, electricity and toilets
News | 26 May 2023
Court upholds eviction of circus occupiers
Residents offered accommodation at the Culemborg Safe Space and must be out by 31 July
News | 26 May 2023
Shack dwellers protest in support of Nelson Mandela Bay’s DA mayor
Mayor delivered over 300 chemical toilets that are cleaned every second day, a protester tells ANC representatives. “All you want to do is loot,” says another.
News | 25 May 2023
Nurses protest against staff shortage at hospital treating cholera patients
About 100 nurses originally contracted to deal with the Covid pandemic have not had their contracts renewed
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 25 May 2023
“Stop the rot”: Court interdict sought against Operation Dudula
Immigrant organisations also seek to stop police tolerance and “collusion” with the anti-immigrant movement
News | 25 May 2023
Photo Essays
Despite President’s promise, Joburg protesters say they still have no water
Meanwhile Johannesburg Water struggles to supply Mellville, especially higher areas
In photos: Cederberg dusts off the ash
Nature reserve reopens after massive fire
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
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Features
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
We should not be playing war games with Iran, Russia and China
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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Selected letters to the editor
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