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
Students block University of Zululand campus
Attack on student triggers demand for better security
By Musa Binda
Brief | 16 September 2019
Call for forensic investigation into farm worker equity schemes
Mcebisi Skwatsha promises to set up a task team
News | 16 September 2019
Protesters call for plan to transform Johannesburg’s hostels
Coalition marches against xenophobia
By Zoë Postman
News | 16 September 2019
Services delayed, inaccessible after wave of protests in Motherwell
“This has definitely affected development in the ward” says councillor
News | 16 September 2019
Confusion over land ownership leaves Butterworth residents in limbo
Hundreds of families without services for 12 years
News | 16 September 2019
Housing activists take City of Cape Town to court
Activists want new developments in city centre to include affordable housing
Law | 14 September 2019
Protesters call on JSE companies to fund anti-violence struggle
ANC Women’s League gets frosty response in Sandton
By Zoë Postman
News | 13 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: 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