Report on prison torture allegations ordered to be released
Refusal by government to provide it was “unlawful and invalid” says judge
By Elna Schütz
Law | 7 February 2020
Union rivalry disrupts teaching at KZN school
Conflict between NATU and SADTU has been ongoing at Emzamweni High
News | 7 February 2020
State dental clinic lacks anaesthetics
Gugulethu Community Dental Clinic only treating 40 people a day
News | 7 February 2020
Residents tell Eastern Cape Premier they have lost all faith in their municipality
Various attempts to fix Amahlathi have failed
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Johnnie Isaac
News | 7 February 2020
Support for property developer angers Khoi leadership
A statement claiming First Nations support for River Club development is rejected by tribal authorities
Feature | 7 February 2020
JP Smith claims success for railway security unit but cable theft goes on
City says it needs to take control of Metrorail in Cape Town, while #UniteBehind calls for commuter-centred safety plan
News | 7 February 2020
UWC students protest while classes are suspended
Some protesters are demanding registration for all students, regardless of whether or not they have paid fees
By Liezl Human and Ashraf Hendricks
Brief | 6 February 2020
Violent protests after taps run dry in Ntuzuma
Municipality says load shedding is partly to blame for water crisis
News | 6 February 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
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