Harrismith and several towns without power for six days
Substation at Maluti-A-Phofung municipality in the Free State still down. No response from municipality to our questions.
Brief | 12 September 2022
Khoisan settlement faces eviction from prime forestry land
Some Knoflokskraal residents want to negotiate with government for the land to be given to them
By Liezl Human
News | 12 September 2022
Black Sash calls for urgent action to fix child hunger
More than ever, we need a Universal Basic Income Grant
Opinion | 12 September 2022
It’s time to flip the housing delivery model on its head
The future of affordable housing is about the enabling state
Opinion | 12 September 2022
Desperate for housing, they occupied mining land. Now they’re worried their homes will collapse
As more people move to George, the city has an acute housing shortage
News | 12 September 2022
Tshwane women turn rubbish dump into vegetable garden
“We wanted to do something positive”
Brief | 9 September 2022
Leaked documents show how government wants to tackle unemployment
Presidency and National Treasury describe plans for our “employment first” future - and what social grants are acceptable to the government
By James Stent
News | 9 September 2022
Former UCT student named on rapist list wins damages
The woman who wrongfully put the student’s name on the widely circulated list must pay R300,000 in damages and medical bills
Law | 9 September 2022
Mbalula sticking to December deadline to fully open Cape Town’s Central Line
An agreement has been signed with communities occupying the railway line
Brief | 9 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