Articles for GroundUp Staff

More than R200-million spent on unused sports stadiums

We know of at least eight stadiums that are currently serving no purpose

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Charts | 28 November 2025

“Sink hole” families to be moved

Dozens of Khayelitsha families have been living above a collapsing sewer pipe

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News | 26 November 2025

Quick explainer: the new inflation target

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced a new inflation target of 3% a year. What does this mean and why does it matter?

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Explainer | 25 November 2025

Domestic violence against women: More cases are being reported to police

Women might be more likely to report cases than before, or violence is actually increasing.

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Charts | 21 November 2025

How South Africa’s job market has changed

There are 2.6-million more jobs than in 2008, but 10.4-million more people who need them

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Charts | 14 November 2025

Open Secrets to face armoured vehicle company in court

The case may have important implications for freedom of expression

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Law | 13 November 2025

Ten takeaways from today’s budget speech

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he’s optimistic about the future

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Explainer | 12 November 2025

Child support grant has saved millions of children, but there is still a way to go

7.8-million children remain below the food poverty line

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Charts | 7 November 2025

More than 10-million consumers cannot repay their debt

But there is a silver lining

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Charts | 31 October 2025