Trolley assistants at malls pay a “fee” to be allowed to collect tips from shoppers
Some pay up to R50 a day
News | 7 September 2022
I earned more as a farmworker in South Africa than as a maths teacher in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association says teachers have to leave classrooms immediately to exchange their salaries
News | 7 September 2022
Civil society criticises Gender Commission box-ticking exercise
Organisations say the period for public comment on selection of commissioners is inadequate
News | 7 September 2022
New fishing quotas to be allocated
But only original applicants may apply for rights
By Liezl Human
News | 6 September 2022
1,000 people share two toilets at this informal settlement
M19 blocked in both directions by eThekwini protesters
By Benita Enoch
Brief | 6 September 2022
City intensifies operations against unlicensed amaphela taxis
SANCO intervenes to try and end the unrest and impasse with law enforcement agencies
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Siphokazi Mnyobe
News | 6 September 2022
Basic Income Grant: What is the debate about?
Proposals for a BIG have been around for decades - why are people saying that now is the time for its introduction?
Debate | 6 September 2022
South Africa does need some gas in the energy mix – just not the kind Gwede Mantashe wants
Biodigestion is a cheap, low-tech way for communities to produce some of their power
By Neil Thomas Stacey and Celestin Sempuga
Science | 6 September 2022
Taxi drivers burn streets of Hout Bay
Amaphela are demanding that the City compensate them for loss of income since MyCiTi started operating
Text by Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 5 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