Plettenberg Bay community celebrates their African heritage in defiance of xenophobia
“We wanted people to come together and be united. We have had a traumatic past few weeks in Kwanokuthula,” says resident
Brief | 26 September 2022
Red Cross steps in to help immigrants who fled for their lives in Elim
Many displaced families are living in the bush and too afraid to come out into the open for help
News | 26 September 2022
Rolling out solar power for informal settlements
Zonke Energy says there is an urgent need and demand outstrips supply
Right to reply | 26 September 2022
Community transforms crime hotspot to colourful walkway for learners
On Saturday about 60 people dressed in traditional attire celebrated Heritage Day at the iThemba Walkway in Gugulethu
Brief | 26 September 2022
Couple challenges law on maternity leave
Both parents should be entitled to the same leave when a baby is born, argues Polokwane couple
Law | 26 September 2022
Here’s why Cape Town is clearing invasive plants
The project is expected to save billions of litres of water a year
By Liezl Human and Ashraf Hendricks
News | 26 September 2022
Hundreds march to Parliament, calling for action against climate change
This Heritage Day event was part of global protests against climate change
Brief | 24 September 2022
What next in the twisty River Club saga?
No urgency to halt ongoing construction before interdict appeal, court rules
News | 23 September 2022
Vrygrond will have to wait more than five years for a police station
The land on which a station was to be built is occupied by a crèche
Brief | 23 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
Our Editorials
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Repressive regimes should have no place in our military strategy
Judges should respect press freedom
There have been too many prepublication gag orders in recent times
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Selected letters to the editor
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: 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: Why are trawlers allowed to expand?
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 go beyond ownership
Dear Groundup, Yes there are serious concerns about the City of Cape Town's plan for water reuse… Read more