This small, solar-powered clinic has greatly improved primary health care for Eastern Cape villagers
Nonprofit Bulungula Incubator’s community-based clinic has brought accessible health care to Xhora Mouth
By Daniel Steyn and Mkhuseli Sizani
Feature | 3 October 2022
More than two years since construction started, toilets remain incomplete in Free State village
The contract was terminated due to unsatisfactory progress a year ago
Brief | 3 October 2022
Health department investigates clinic after teen rape victim dies at police station
It is alleged that clinic staff sent 15-year-old Zenizole Vena to the police station rather than treating her
News | 30 September 2022
EFF branch chair encourages land occupation in Tshwane
The party has “allocated” 439 plots on municipal land in Ga-Rankuwa Industrial area to people
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 30 September 2022
South Coast businesses join forces to provide services municipalities are supposed to provide
“We’re not here to criticise the municipalities. We’ve tried it for years. It doesn’t solve anything.”
By Benita Enoch
News | 30 September 2022
Property developer forced to rebuild homes it demolished
Long-time Tilly’s farm residents refuse to make way for housing development
News | 30 September 2022
Maitland residents refuse to be “squeezed” into temporary structures
City of Cape Town says the Royal Road informal settlement needs to be reconfigured to make space for a community centre
News | 30 September 2022
Children caught using cannabis will no longer be criminally prosecuted
Concourt rules sections of Drugs act unconstitutional. But ruling makes it clear that the court does not condone drug use by children.
Law | 29 September 2022
Protesters halt lectures at University of Free State’s Qwaqwa campus
The students are demanding that accommodation allowances from NSFAS be paid to them instead of directly to landlords
News | 29 September 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