Articles for GroundUp Staff
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
By The Outlier and GroundUp Staff
Charts | 14 November 2025
Open Secrets to face armoured vehicle company in court
The case may have important implications for freedom of expression
Law | 13 November 2025
Ten takeaways from today’s budget speech
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he’s optimistic about the future
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
By The Outlier and GroundUp Staff
Charts | 7 November 2025
More than 10-million consumers cannot repay their debt
But there is a silver lining
By The Outlier and GroundUp Staff
Charts | 31 October 2025
Child Support Grant cannot feed a child
Cost of meeting a child’s nutritional needs exceeds R560 grant
By The Outlier and GroundUp Staff
Charts | 24 October 2025
Giving money to beggars: yes or no?
We asked beggars, the City of Cape Town, and homeless organisations
Video | 1 October 2025
Chart of the week: Policing the police
Thousands of police brutality cases are reported every year but very few result in criminal convictions or disciplinary action
By GroundUp and The Outlier
Charts | 12 September 2025
Chart of the week: Postbank loses social grant clients
More than 75% of Postbank’s clients have moved to private banks
By GroundUp and The Outlier
Charts | 5 September 2025