Eastern Cape villagers voted hoping to get electricity
“They make all sort of promises during elections and once elections are over you won’t see them”
Brief | 4 November 2019
Court hears of alleged assault and torture of prisoners
Doctor testifies that injuries were severe
By Zoë Postman
News | 4 November 2019
Lottery hides its beneficiaries following corruption exposés
Minister Ebrahim Patel still failing to answer questions
News | 4 November 2019
People with albinism march for skin cancer awareness
Sunscreens are available at state hospitals for people with albinism
Brief | 4 November 2019
Rugby unites all in Siya Kolisi’s hometown
Thousands gathered in Zwide stadium to watch the Springboks win the World Cup
By Joseph Chirume, Tariro Washinyira and GroundUp Staff
News | 2 November 2019
Douglasdale police accused of negligence by woman who was assaulted by her husband
Eight days in hospital but police “didn’t show concern”
News | 1 November 2019
GroundUp reporter threatened at school
Investigation into corruption annoys teachers
News | 1 November 2019
Vrygrond protesters demand to be given occupied land
Bus petrol-bombed; three people treated for burns
Brief | 1 November 2019
Refugees in limbo after eviction at UNHCR
Asylum seekers find refuge at the Central Methodist Church
By Madison Yauger and Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 1 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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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