District Six occupiers paid compensation by City of Cape Town
Court ruled that they were illegally evicted
By Liezl Human
News | 14 October 2022
No shelter for homeless people in Knysna, but that may change soon
Municipality says its working on opening a temporary shelter for about 200 people by the end of this year
News | 14 October 2022
Braille trail launched in Worcester
The trail at a popular botanical garden is accessible to people who use wheelchairs and people who are blind or visually impaired
News | 14 October 2022
Government officials cannot hide behind the sub judice rule
It’s not an excuse for failing to answer difficult questions
Law | 14 October 2022
Limpopo shopping mall closed by protesters demanding jobs
Road closed and learners miss school
Brief | 13 October 2022
22 Durban police officers in court for Regan Naidoo’s death
“I just feel sorry for them. I wonder how they sleep after what they did,” says Regan’s father
By Benita Enoch
News | 13 October 2022
Video: Cikizwa wants to go to school
The Eastern Cape learner is kept waiting for a place in high school, after five years of treatment for a spinal condition
By Daniel Steyn and Mkhuseli Sizani
Video | 13 October 2022
Families living in community hall since 2018 face eviction
The group of former backyard dwellers have been occupying Gugulethu’s Luyolo hall for four years
News | 13 October 2022
Disabled people moved because of Covid are living in filthy conditions
One man in Gqberha had to build his own ramp into his house
News | 13 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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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: 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