Refugees say they fear death if they return to local communities
Nearly four years after the UNHCR protests, Bellville camp asylum seekers choose unsanitary camp conditions rather than face xenophobia and crime
News | 12 May 2023
Future of Cape Town City Ballet uncertain as dispute between CEO and board drags on
Board accused of “acting irregularly, un-procedurally, and illegally to push their CEO out”
By Daniel Steyn
News | 12 May 2023
Vital court battle over what kinds of toilets the state must provide
Ekurhuleni community wants unsafe and unhygienic chemical toilets replaced with flushing ones
Law | 12 May 2023
Thabo Bester escape: alleged conspirators apply for bail
Nandipha Magudumana withdrew her application in light of “new information”
News | 11 May 2023
Witness describes Judge Makhubele’s unusual interest in dodgy Siyaya deal
Fani Dingiswayo tells the Judicial Conduct Tribunal that Makhubele pushed for a settlement with Siyaya rather than defend their claims in court
Law | 11 May 2023
Parents block school entrance in Cofimvaba after scholar transport cancelled
Most of the affected learners live in St Mark’s, about 26 kilometres from Isikhoba Nombewu Technical School
News | 11 May 2023
Pensioners have to pay people to queue for them at Nyanga clinic
Patients at Nyanga Community Day Clinic says services have been deteriorating
News | 11 May 2023
This Tshwane police station has not had electricity for three years
Rietgat station in Soshanguve used to get electricity from the train station
Brief | 11 May 2023
Mud classrooms crumble while building materials sit on site
Contractor appointed to build prefab classrooms in Qombolo village disappeared six years ago
News | 11 May 2023
Photo Essays
In photos: Cederberg dusts off the ash
Nature reserve reopens after massive fire
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
In photos: Not your usual ballroom dance
“To celebrate queerness in its entirety … is something very special.”
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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
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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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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