Covid-19: What if you get sick? Advice on how to plan for it
While most people will get mild symptoms only, it is important to plan
By Elna Schütz
Explainer | 29 May 2020
Taking care of your mental health during a pandemic
We asked a professional for advice
Video | 28 May 2020
Covid-19: Some judges refuse to use their own computers during lockdown
Chair of the General Council of the Bar writes to the Chief Justice
News | 28 May 2020
Covid-19: Teachers refuse to return to work after one tests positive
SADTU supports protesters at Enkululekweni Primary School in Cape Town
Brief | 28 May 2020
Women dig up old spring to solve village’s water problem
“God gave us natural water and it is time we use it”, say Elandskop women
News | 28 May 2020
For nine years residents have asked for criminals’ hideout to be cleared
Residents want thick bush in Mdantsane removed
News | 28 May 2020
Covid-19: court to rule on reclaimers’ right to work
Lockdown directive unconstitutional, argues Lawyers for Human Rights
By Zoë Postman
News | 28 May 2020
Police watchdog pulls investigators from state capture probe
IPID recalls two members of team investigating former police commissioner Kgomotso Phahlane
News | 28 May 2020
SASSA applicants camped outside Mdantsane office
“I noticed that most people getting served were those who had camped here the night before, so I decided to join them”
Brief | 27 May 2020
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
Charts
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
We should not be playing war games with Iran, Russia and China
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