Limpopo learners keep tabs on river water quality
Project links academics, citizen scientists and learners to monitor borehole and river water
Feature | 25 May 2023
Late judgments are undermining confidence in judges. Here’s how to fix this
The Chief Justice must act with urgency
GroundView | 25 May 2023
Families face eviction from the land they’ve farmed for generations
Housing Development Agency wants to use the land in Malmesbury for development
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 25 May 2023
Judges reprimand Road Accident Fund
CEO and board chairperson told to file affidavits explaining why they should not be personally held liable
Law | 25 May 2023
About 100 students march to NSFAS over funding troubles
“We (SRCs) refuse to remain silent while the dreams and aspirations of the children of the poor and working class are trampled on by an unyielding bureaucracy.”
News | 24 May 2023
“Biased” magistrate should have recused herself, judge finds in Communicare case
Court sets aside decision by acting magistrate Venice Burgins
Law | 24 May 2023
Security guards march in Pretoria to demand permanent jobs
Protesters want City of Tshwane to absorb 4,000 workers
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 24 May 2023
GroundUp wins court case against the Legal Practice Council
Complaint against Lesley Ramulifho, implicated in Lottery corruption, must be investigated, judge rules
Law | 24 May 2023
Deadly cholera outbreak was just a matter of time
Drinking water has been dirty for at least three years, the Department of Water and Sanitation’s own tests show
By Steve Kretzmann and Chris Gilili
News | 24 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