Western Cape social development department had to spend R20-million on overtime to double-up social workers operating in high-risk areas
News | 16 September 2024
Over 2,400 posts to be lost by 1 January
By Matthew Hirsch and GroundUp Staff
News | 7 September 2024
Youmna El Sayed says the Israeli military is targeting Palestinian journalists
Interview | 2 September 2024
There has been one attack a week on social workers since the beginning of the year
Brief | 23 August 2024
City is offering “Safe Space” shelters but some people don’t want to go there
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 16 August 2024
“We want everybody to have dignified accommodation,” says ward councillor
News | 15 August 2024
Those who have not already chosen to leave will be evicted next week
News | 7 August 2024
This is one of five Safe Spaces run by the City of Cape Town
Brief | 29 July 2024
Bo-Kaap residents appeal City’s decision to approve a new six-storey development in the historic suburb
News | 25 July 2024
Besides a lack of space some shelters are also dealing with flooding
News | 12 July 2024
Stop works order issued by Heritage Western Cape as no heritage permit obtained
Brief | 8 July 2024
Judgment reserved in Belhar occupation case
By Matthew Hirsch and GroundUp Staff
Law | 10 June 2024
“It is sad when a book like this gets pulled from the biggest retailer in the country”
News | 6 June 2024
Case to stop Israeli attack on Rafah was brought by South African government
By Matthew Hirsch and Nathan Geffen
News | 26 May 2024
Public comment closes Wednesday
By GroundUp Staff and Matthew Hirsch
News | 21 May 2024