Glebelands: blood on an oil bottle shows accused was at murder scene
Blood sample identifies Bhekukwazi Mdweshu
News | 18 September 2019
Oak Valley: employers and employees argue over court jurisdiction
Workers want their plea for better housing heard in the Equality Court
News | 17 September 2019
Bonteheuwel women fight auction of their garden
Residents say they weren’t consulted about the sale, while city councillor encourages them to bid for the property
News | 17 September 2019
Protesters disrupt auction of evicted family’s house
Auctioneer says City of Cape Town “jumped through hoops” for evictees
By Drew Wayland
Brief | 17 September 2019
Witness tells of plan to murder competitor at Glebelands hostel
He also describes murder of Siniko Ncayiyana
News | 17 September 2019
Silent march against violence at the University of Johannesburg
Marchers demand better security for students
By Gaby Ndongo
Brief | 17 September 2019
80-year-old Woodstock man evicted from his home of 43 years
Family spends night on the street
By Drew Wayland
Brief | 17 September 2019
81-year-old is still waiting for his Eskom refund
Mboneni Masebe says he can’t afford to keep travelling to Eskom offices
Brief | 16 September 2019
“God take their penises away”
Kraaifontein women march in protest against violence against women
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 16 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
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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
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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: KZN 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: Fishing permits
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 more than ownership
Dear Groundup, Yes there are serious concerns about the City of Cape Town's plan for water reuse… Read more