South Africa and the International Criminal Court: what next?
Putin’s visit puts the spotlight back on South Africa’s membership
By Gerhard Kemp
Law | 2 May 2023
“Our kids survive on pap and tea,” says protesting COGTA worker
Hundreds march to Luthuli House on Workers’ Day, demanding higher wages
By Chris Gilili
News | 2 May 2023
Popular TV show fined for domestic violence episode
There was no corrective to Isencane Lengane’s depiction of gender-based violence, says the Broadcasting Complaints Commission
News | 2 May 2023
Judicial Conduct Committee split over action against two judges
The judges were late delivering numerous judgments and now face disciplinary hearings
Law | 30 April 2023
Crackdown on judges for late judgments
JSC asks president to suspend Judges Tshifhiwa Maumela and Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi
News | 28 April 2023
Makhanda literacy project shows dramatic results
Whistle Stop School pulls learners out of class for short periods to teach them to read
News | 28 April 2023
Refugees evicted from UNHCR offices find shelter in an old school
The building does not have toilets or electricity. But the refugees say it is better than Lindela Repatriation Centre
News | 28 April 2023
Celebrating Langa through its artists
Founders of the township’s first art gallery have big plans for its future
Feature | 28 April 2023
Panashe, four months old, lives in a ditch with his mother
Melissa Gwarimba just wishes the Musina municipality would provide bathrooms for homeless people
News | 28 April 2023
Photo Essays
In photos: Not your usual ballroom dance
“To celebrate queerness in its entirety … is something very special.”
Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL
But the company has dismissed the claim that it is leaving South Africa as disinformation
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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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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