Young Khayelitsha poet publishes his first book
Momelezi Kanyiwe says writing has brought him healing
News | 29 September 2022
School mourns 11-year-old electrocuted by illegal connections
Eskom says its working on ways to help the Dunoon community as many of the shacks are built on private land
Brief | 29 September 2022
This project has transformed education in a remote part of the Eastern Cape
“Most of the time, we only had school once a week”
By Daniel Steyn and Mkhuseli Sizani
Feature | 29 September 2022
Social grants: labour federations reject government proposals
Fears that many will be excluded when Social Relief of Distress grant is replaced
News | 29 September 2022
Municipality finally gives in after editor’s long court battle
Makhado Municipality makes information available after more than three years
Law | 29 September 2022
Immigrant children share their stories through art and music
Three2Six Project is a bridging education project for refugee and immigrant children unable to access state schooling
Brief | 28 September 2022
TAC slams Mbeki over his views on HIV
Former president repeated misconceptions about the disease when he addressed UNISA
News | 28 September 2022
SIU investigating dodgy Lottery grants worth over R1.4-billion
“Courageous individuals, ranging from whistle-blowers to journalists and investigators, were essential to uncovering wrong-doing,” says Minister Ebrahim Patel
News | 28 September 2022
Man dives deep into sewage to stop pollution flowing into Zandvlei
Commercial diver Troy Figenschou fixed a leaking pipe at the Raapkraal pump station in Cape Town
News | 28 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