Cape Town’s water crisis worsened by the rich, study finds
Wealthy households use more than half the city’s water, say authors of article published in leading scientific journal
Science | 12 April 2023
Government knew Thabo Bester had escaped, but did nothing
Authorities dragged their feet investigating the matter, documents tabled before Parliament reveal
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
News | 12 April 2023
Limpopo protesters demand mobile toilets for schools with pit latrines
One school has three pit toilets for 400 learners
Brief | 12 April 2023
Apartheid labour tenants wait their whole lives for land rights - but there are signs of hope
Activists say the appointment of a Special Master of the Land Claims Court should speed up the process
By Daniel Steyn and Masego Mafata
News | 12 April 2023
Indigenous plant nursery run by homeless people brings new life to vacant land in Claremont
Ten formerly homeless people have been employed by the project through the U-turn Homeless Service Centre
News | 12 April 2023
Helen Suzman Foundation slams Home Affairs’ decision to terminate ZEP system
The Foundation is among several groups in court challenging the decision by Minister Aaron Motsoaledi
By Ciaran Ryan
Law | 11 April 2023
Thabo Bester prison break: two men in court, charged with murder
Former prison warder and father of Bester’s partner remanded in custody
Brief | 11 April 2023
A year after the floods, the Gumbi family are still hoping to find the bodies of their children
“We have accepted that they are gone,” says member of Durban family
News | 11 April 2023
No water for three months in Sundays River Valley homes
Clinics and schools severely affected
News | 11 April 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
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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