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By Raymond Joseph, Anton van Zyl and Nathan Geffen
News | 19 May 2023
Long delays at Home Affairs mean refugees are missing out on social grants
Legal Resources Centre says these delays are “incredibly worrying”
News | 19 May 2023
“Using the bucket is better than risking your life trying to go to the neighbour’s toilet” says Durban resident
The DA in KZN is writing to the Human Rights Commission about old and overflowing pit toilets in the community
News | 19 May 2023
Siyaya lawyer agrees with the defence at Judge Makhubele tribunal
Transcripts from the Siyaya insolvency hearing show PRASA was bound to pay the corruption-accused company, argues Makhubele’s advocate
Law | 18 May 2023
Post Office has failed to pay into employees’ retirement fund for three years
Workers’ contributions have been deducted from their salaries but not paid into fund
News | 18 May 2023
Can journalists publish “stolen” information?
South African law says yes, if it is in the public interest - which is not the same thing as interesting
By Jacques Louw
Law | 18 May 2023
Board member’s abandoned farm business soaked up R4.6-million in Lottery funds
Family and a friend of William Huma are directors of the company that got the grant
News | 18 May 2023
Langa Dompas Museum: the story of apartheid’s hated “pass”
On the premises of the old court, the museum pays tribute to those who suffered
Text by Mary-Anne Gontsana. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 18 May 2023
Makhubele hearing: Judge’s advocate says PRASA employees made major concessions to Siyaya
Claim disputed by PRASA’s lawyer
News | 17 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
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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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