Ward councillor’s office torched in Kariega protest
Parts of KwaNobuhle without electricity since Friday
Brief | 24 May 2023
Thabo Bester saga: accused want bail so they can care for their children, lawyers argue
A decision in the bail application is expected on Monday
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
News | 24 May 2023
University of Venda lectures resume after two-day protest
Management has agreed to address most of the students’ demands
News | 24 May 2023
One year later and still no judgment in urgent case about access to medicine
Judge Colleen Collis reserved judgment in April 2022 in a matter between Bayer and Clicks
News | 24 May 2023
Family of man shot by police in Philippi say they waited five hours for an ambulance
Mhlangabezi Skeyi was shot while trying to connect electricity illegaly
News | 24 May 2023
Thabo Bester escape: no reason for bail to be granted, says prosecutor
Lawyers for the accused say they won’t evade trial
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
News | 23 May 2023
Government criticised for blaming Covid for the country’s literacy crisis
Department of basic education needs to take responsibility for “devastating” literacy rates, say opposition and civil society
By Liezl Human
News | 23 May 2023
Khayelitsha families want asbestos roofing removed
Project to fix houses was halted during Covid
By Vincent Lali
News | 23 May 2023
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor suspects cable theft as “an act of sabotage”
Power was restored on Monday night to about 50,000 residents following days without electricity
Brief | 23 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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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
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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