Dan Plato addresses refugees camped outside the UNHCR
Over 200 people are sleeping rough in a protest that has no end in sight
By Ashraf Hendricks and Madison Yauger
News | 18 October 2019
Viewfinder responds to Robert McBride
McBride’s critique of our exposé was surprising. He is on record agreeing with some of our article’s most important takeaways.
Right to reply | 18 October 2019
“Serious health risk” to Marikana residents as garbage piles up
Refuse uncollected since August as City and community dispute who should do the work
News | 18 October 2019
Eastern Cape learners demand basic infrastructure for schools
Students doubt the education department will meet its 2020 deadline for norms and standards
Brief | 18 October 2019
Chickens pay for guest house
Serial entrepreneur Nthabiseng Moshoeshoe has opened a guest house in Mfuleni
Brief | 18 October 2019
Teenage gang fights erupt between villagers
Community leader says parents don’t want to involve the police
Brief | 18 October 2019
Khayelitsha land occupation grows under cover of darkness
About 400 families now live in Zweledinga says community leader
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 17 October 2019
“Enough with blackouts” say Soshanguve residents
Protesters march to City of Tshwane demanding services
By Sana Mabena
Brief | 17 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.
Charts
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