About 7.5 million people receive the R350 grant
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu also announces top-up grant for relatives caring for orphans
News | 11 October 2022
Housing: time to replace the outdated one-plot-one-house model
We have to build much denser cities
Opinion | 11 October 2022
There’s nothing here to vandalise, Dunoon residents tell officials on anti-vandalism drive
Don’t lecture us about “water is life” when we have no water, says activist
News | 10 October 2022
The student activist who gaslit workers and cost them their jobs
31 sacked security guards have asked UCT for forgiveness after being misled by Sibusiso Mpendulo
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and James Stent
News | 10 October 2022
Municipalities must play their role in early childhood development
Local governments can change the policies that are hampering the development of South Africa’s children
Opinion | 10 October 2022
“Brave” bus company boss “resisted” Mbalula and taxis
“Unfortunately his company has paid dearly for this brave stance … but hopefully this judgment will serve to vindicate his belief that it was the right thing to do,” says judge
Law | 10 October 2022
COSATU members march for workers’ rights
“There’s a job bloodbath but no plans by the government to create jobs” says union
By Marecia Damons and Chris Gilili
News | 7 October 2022
Maternity wards at Dora Nginza Hospital “chaotic” as nurses down tools
Striking nurses say they are overwhelmed with patients and do not have enough beds to give proper care
News | 7 October 2022
Minister Mchunu apologises for missed deadlines on water project
“We will only believe in the minister when water is running in our villages” says Giyani woman
News | 7 October 2022
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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