For many South Africans living in rural communities and urban townships, counselling and support for mental illness and distress is unavailable. Information and resources on mental health, including depression, anxiety and suicidal tendency, is difficult to access.
Fergus Turner
News | 27 February 2013
Should citizens be able to choose their MPs? This is the question that was posed by the "My vote counts" campaign yesterday evening at the Central Methodist Church in Greenmarket Square.
Nokubonga Yawa
Brief | 27 February 2013
Do you want to buy a firearm for protection? Many people do because of the high rate of violent crime in South Africa. But is it sensible? Will a gun make you more secure or will it put you and your loved ones in greater danger?
Nathan Geffen
Opinion | 27 February 2013
During my lunch break on 26 February 2013, I walked past a worker, resting in his wheelbarrow with a bottle of Coca Cola in his hand, beneath a sign that reads, “Stock wanted”.
Gregory Solik
News | 27 February 2013
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GroundUp Editor
News | 20 February 2013
Police say they are taking steps to combat illegal drag racing activities in light of the growing popularity of the dangerous sport.
Janine Fortuin
News | 20 February 2013
Temporary house structures are being built in Gugulethu to accommodate residents who are currently occupying Masonwabe hostels.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 20 February 2013
Khayelitsha residents have to contend with rat infestations as a result of a City dumping container.
Mary-Jane Matsolo
News | 20 February 2013
In stygian depths 4km and more below the surface of the earth gold continues to be
harvested, but by fewer miners and with the aid of more—and increasingly efficient—mechanisation.
Terry Bell
Opinion | 20 February 2013
A group of men in the Western Cape are staunch and admiring supporters of the All Blacks, the New Zealand rugby team. They love rugby and they love South Africa but they are accused of being unpatriotic.
Janine Fortuin
News | 20 February 2013
A nineteen year-old Port Elizabeth girl born with cerebal palsy turns to sport to rise above her disability. She won a gold medal for shot-put at the SA National championships and has now taken up swimming.
Buchule Putini
News | 20 February 2013
Every morning officials at the Khayelitsha Court, taxi drivers, teachers and other people on their way to work get their freshly brewed cup of hot coffee from three enterprising young men with a logo, premises and honest graft. Maintaining a small business is hard work but these guys are making their "Department of Coffee" a going concern.
Neo Sithole
News | 20 February 2013
Suzanne, 25 years old of Kalksteen, is an ex-gang member and drug addict who is now inspiring young women in her community.
Margo Fortune
News | 20 February 2013
Nazier Jacobs from Lavender Hill is a role model to many aspiring Cape Town soccer players. He is a midfielder for Milano FC and hopes to make it to the PSL.
Margo Fortune
News | 20 February 2013
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