Dispute over electrification in Tembisa
Land occupiers say they are being excluded from the project
By Zoë Postman
News | 21 November 2019
Social Development asks for extension to clear foster care grant backlog
The battle to resolve the huge backlog dates back to 2011
News | 20 November 2019
Eleventh-hour delay in court case involving King Goodwill Zwelithini
Zulu royal land trust is accused of “extorting” millions from rural residents
By Tony Carnie
News | 20 November 2019
Constitutional Court rejects coal mining company’s attempt to appeal
High Court judgment blocking proposed mining stands – but the saga isn’t over
By John Yeld
News | 20 November 2019
Toilets built eight years ago, but no sign of houses
Makana Municipality says the matter is with the Public Protector
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 20 November 2019
Bethelsdorp residents tell police station commander his cops work with gangs
Station commander says he knows of the policemen who are friends with gangsters and are dealing in drugs and tik
News | 20 November 2019
“Right to protest a cornerstone of democracy”
SJC organised a march to Parliament, marking one year since Concourt affirmed its right to protest
Brief | 19 November 2019
Train station burnt and railway lines sabotaged
Attack on Metrorail infrastructure coincides with termination of security contracts
Brief | 19 November 2019
High Court orders PRASA to create safety plan for railway security
Safety of railway commuters put at risk by PRASA terminating contracts
News | 19 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
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