Climate change plagues Western Cape agriculture
Farmers in Oudtshoorn estimate the drought has lost them billions of rands
Feature | 6 November 2019
Ex-political prisoner dies, leaving family in poverty
Albert Tywili was one of the Upington 14
Brief | 6 November 2019
Parents close down Port Elizabeth school
Protesters demand better infrastructure and security
News | 6 November 2019
Informal traders protest in Mitchells Plain
Protesters demand safer trading environment
Brief | 5 November 2019
Doctor testifies on severity of prisoners’ injuries
Inmates are suing Correctional Services for assault and torture
By Zoë Postman
News | 5 November 2019
Extinction Rebellion targets Africa Oil Week conference
Climate activists in hazmat suits mopped up “blood” in protest over fossil fuels
News | 5 November 2019
Ethiopian woman fights for dialysis
Fundraising campaign started to help her get treatment in the private sector
By Zoë Postman
Law | 5 November 2019
Public protector taken to court over PRASA corruption report
Activist group #UniteBehind accuses advocate Mkhwebane of ignoring state capture evidence
By Drew Wayland
Brief | 5 November 2019
Old mortuary becomes a home for the living
“Some people call us crazy … but it’s home, sweet home”
News | 5 November 2019
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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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