Call for Treasury to tax the rich to pay for a Basic Income Grant
“Government has ignored poor and marginalised people for too long”
By Chris Gilili
News | 18 October 2022
Gauteng learners crammed into classrooms but department says there’s no crisis
Some learners are being taught under trees
By Chris Gilili
News | 18 October 2022
Loop: New online platform for minibus taxis launched in Cape Town
Taxi drivers and clients can connect during the day safely and more seamlessly
Brief | 18 October 2022
Liquor Amendment Bill might be further toughened up
Covid experience will have to be taken into account, says Department of Trade and Industry
News | 18 October 2022
How UCT council chair ignored calls for meeting for months
New allegations surface in leaked university council correspondence
By Liezl Human
News | 17 October 2022
Court orders compensation of R375,000 to families of learners who drowned on school outing
Judge finds that “insufficient steps were taken to safeguard the learners”
News | 17 October 2022
Former Lottery boss personally recommended R4.8-million grant for his wife’s company
Grant paid within eight days of application
News | 17 October 2022
Fish die-off in polluted Milnerton lagoon
City of Cape Town says cause is probably growth of algae
By Liezl Human
News | 17 October 2022
Book Festival brings authors and poets to the Cape Flats
Two-day event in Mitchells Plain draws hundreds of participants
News | 17 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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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: 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