Police Minister ordered to pay father R240,000 for unlawful arrest during lockdown
The man said he was arrested at a roadblock in April 2020 while transporting his sick son to a doctor
Law | 7 October 2022
How to get divorced without losing your money or your sanity
A mediator can reduce costs and psychological damage
By Jacques Louw
Law | 7 October 2022
Two teachers’ unions agree to 3% wage increase
SADTU and NAPTOSA reluctantly accept government offer
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 6 October 2022
Khayelitsha lesbian murder trial set to start next week, after tenth postponement
“I understand the reason for the postponement, but this country’s legal system is bad” says sister of murder-victim Phelokazi Mqathanya
Brief | 6 October 2022
Makhanda warned to brace for more water cuts
Long-awaited water project delayed yet again
News | 6 October 2022
Questions raised over sale of public park in Louis Trichardt
Municipality hands over documents after three-year battle
Feature | 6 October 2022
Families displaced by floods in 1976 still waiting to be housed
No progress since 2013 on Eastern Cape housing repair project
News | 6 October 2022
Gauteng judge reported to Judicial Service Commission
Judge Mngqibisa-Thusi has not yet delivered a judgment she reserved in February 2021
Brief | 6 October 2022
3Sixty Life to appeal curatorship ruling
Yashoda Ram says she remains curator of the funeral insurance company
By James Stent
Brief | 6 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
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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