Constitutional Court to rule on “common purpose” in rape cases
Can an accused be convicted of rape for being part of a group with a common intent to rape?
Law | 26 September 2019
Good and bad ideas for reducing violence in South Africa
We were making progress until 2011. So what happened?
GroundView | 26 September 2019
Gang violence: Mother of slain Bishop Lavis woman doesn’t have much faith in the army
Police use rubber bullets during protest against violence
News | 25 September 2019
South African teenager wins international photographic award
Powerful image sheds light on desperate measures to save rhinos
By Fred Kockott and Mlu Mdletshe
News | 25 September 2019
Concourt orders Minister of Police to pay R300,000 for wrongful arrest
Judges reaffirm right of accused to be brought to court within 48 hours
By Ciaran Ryan
Law | 25 September 2019
Elsies River residents march against violence after spike in murders
“We’ve had enough killing, we’ve had enough violence, we’ve had enough murders”
Brief | 25 September 2019
The dangerous trade of the coal hunter
Stealing coal from goods trains to make a living
News | 23 September 2019
The village where women can’t afford to report rape
Nearest police station is 120 kilometres away
News | 23 September 2019
Family losing hope of finding body of informal gold miner
Witness Manono died in April in Mpumalanga
News | 23 September 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
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