R1 billion to be spent on Cape Town’s broken Central Line, promises PRASA
But line still won’t be fully open until 2021
Brief | 23 January 2020
Rondebosch golf club: City of Cape Town accused of subsidising the wealthy elite
But City says renewal of lease is justified
News | 23 January 2020
Security guards on strike in Mpumalanga after province fails to pay
Workers won’t be paid until April, says union
By Gaby Ndongo
Brief | 23 January 2020
Eastern Cape hall named after Mandela is derelict
Blue Crane Route Municipality admits it’s at fault
Brief | 23 January 2020
Member of Parliament calls for Lottery board to be fired
NLC investigating itself is like “turkeys voting for Christmas”, says MP in letter to minister Patel
Brief | 23 January 2020
Blind woman and mentally challenged grandson abandoned by authorities
No help from Home Affairs, Social Development or Health
News | 23 January 2020
Makana Municipality to appeal against judgment
Mayor says the municipality has improved and wants judgment dissolving it overturned
Brief | 22 January 2020
Waste reclaimers in court over right to work
City of Tshwane asked to provide land suitable not only for living but for work
By Elna Schütz
News | 22 January 2020
Immigrant shop owner under police protection after looting
Spate of xenophobic violence follows murder of policeman
Brief | 22 January 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