Land activists march through Sea Point ahead of court case
Tafelberg property to be sold to a private school developer, but Reclaim the City want it for affordable housing
News | 22 November 2019
The grim life of a Philippi farm worker
But farmers say they too are struggling
News | 22 November 2019
From plastic bottle to … plastic bottle: how Cape Town recycles
90% of South Africa’s waste is not recycled
By Drew Wayland
Feature | 22 November 2019
“We do not have streets, but during elections you will find big black cars driving between our shacks”
Mdantsane shackdwellers’ fight for toilets and housing
News | 22 November 2019
Nelson Mandela Bay is drowning in rubbish
Garbage piling up in spite of clean-up programme
News | 22 November 2019
Picket at Saldanha Steel over plant closure
“Despite what the company says, we will not give up”
News | 21 November 2019
Some clinics reopen after closing for three days during security strike
Strike by Phiko Security guards in Motherwell is not over
Brief | 21 November 2019
Concern over unclean conditions at initiation schools
Forum launches initiation season in Nelson Mandela Bay claiming no deaths since 2016
Brief | 21 November 2019
RDP housing is at a snail’s pace in Eastern Cape
Construction companies blame government budget constraints
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Yamkela Ntshongwana
News | 21 November 2019
Photo Essays
Despite President’s promise, Joburg protesters say they still have no water
Meanwhile Johannesburg Water struggles to supply Mellville, especially higher areas
In photos: Cederberg dusts off the ash
Nature reserve reopens after massive fire
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
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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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Repressive regimes should have no place in our military strategy
Judges should respect press freedom
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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