City approves R14-billion Foreshore development despite objections
Housing activists disappointed by lack of affordable housing in proposal
News | 25 October 2019
Trial of official accused of stealing railway line set for June
Mthuthuzeli Swartz and Nadhir Mohiudeen are accused of theft and fraud
Brief | 25 October 2019
Looking out for Cape Town’s cart horses
The Cart Horse Protection Association relies solely on donations to oversee 450 horses
News | 25 October 2019
The chief, the mines and the lost Bakgatla billions
Painstaking work of Baloyi Commission may come to nothing
Analysis | 25 October 2019
The Lottery COO and the mysterious payments
Bank statements show that company directed by COO’s wife paid money into Lottery recipient’s account, yet she denies it
News | 25 October 2019
Beerhouse losing customers because of sewage outflow from blocked drain
Tshikota residents complain that drains have not been fixed for years
Brief | 25 October 2019
Thousands march in Gugulethu against gender-based violence
“Until we fix ourselves as men, then nothing will come right”
News | 24 October 2019
“I was furious” – former Police Committee chair reacts to IPID cover-up
Annelize van Wyk regrets that Parliament didn’t sufficiently hold police watchdog to account
News | 24 October 2019
Soweto’s girls and boys play competitive soccer together
“My teammates treat me with respect and dignity. I’ve never felt harassed or experienced any form of violence and abuse.”
By Mosa Damane
Feature | 24 October 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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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