R350-a-month grant extended until March 2024
But millions who used to get the grant have not been receiving it
By Liezl Human
News | 26 October 2022
Rural Amathole villages unite to fix water scheme
Residents of 40 villages are working with the municipality to fix the R125-million Mncwasa water scheme
By Daniel Steyn and Mkhuseli Sizani
News | 26 October 2022
City of Cape Town’s new transport plan ditches big legacy projects
Plan to lower the cost of public transport and the time spent commuting
News | 26 October 2022
Khayelitsha lesbian murder trial set for January
The case has been postponed at least 11 times since May 2022
Brief | 26 October 2022
Homeless: Gqeberha’s quiet recycling squad
People on the street collect cans, plastic and wood to survive
Feature | 25 October 2022
“This place is full of rats” says homeless man from District Six
Group of about 100 people recently won a court case against the City of Cape Town
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 25 October 2022
In it to win it – Joe Slovo learners head to world robotics championship
“Robo47” designed at Sinenjongo High School can pick up a ball and throw it
News | 25 October 2022
The Mamelodi hostel where “Emzini Wezinsizwa” was filmed is a mess
Site of hit 1990s SABC comedy series has no electricity
News | 25 October 2022
Nurses back at work at Gqeberha clinics
Clinics were closed after death of Zenizole Vena
Brief | 24 October 2022
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
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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: KZN 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: Fishing permits
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 more than ownership
Dear Groundup, Yes there are serious concerns about the City of Cape Town's plan for water reuse… Read more