Covid-19: Union opens criminal case against health head in KZN
Public Servants Association of South Africa says health workers have been without PPE since the start of the lockdown
Brief | 20 April 2020
Covid-19 testing: Are we scaling up?
Government is struggling to meet its testing targets. But there is progress.
By Elsabé Brits
News | 20 April 2020
Covid-19: Homeless immigrants say they were rounded up by officials, driven around and dumped
City of Cape Town says homeless people were consulted, but they deny this
By James Stent
News | 20 April 2020
Covid-19 screening welcomed by KZN informal settlement residents
“I’m happy that I was screened. I will continue staying at home and watch if I develop any of the symptoms”
News | 20 April 2020
Covid-19 preparations are in place say Gauteng hospitals
There’s agreement to use private hospital beds for public sector patients should the need arise
By Elna Schütz
News | 20 April 2020
Storm wreaks havoc in Vhembe district
At least 40 homes severely damaged. Families now getting help from the government
Brief | 20 April 2020
Waiting for a job on the roadside during lockdown
“Whenever cars stop they tell us to go home and stay safe from corona,” says Lucky Shabalala
Brief | 20 April 2020
Robertson farmer takes activists to court over eviction email
Rural Legal Centre accused farmer of not complying with law
News | 20 April 2020
Covid-19: Economists propose R400 billion relief plan
“Governments worldwide have taken extraordinary measures. By contrast, the response from the South African government has been relatively limited”
News | 20 April 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
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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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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