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South Peninsula principal undeterred by allegations against him
Nearly 30 years after taking on the post as principal at his alma mater, South Peninsula High School, Brian Isaacs, says he remains passionate about his work and is determined to see the school excel to new heights. This despite him being embroiled in a number of legal battles and disciplinary hearings.
Barbara Maregele
News | 4 May 2015
Dying and the law: the Dignity SA case explained
Yesterday Judge Fabricius of the Pretoria High Court handed down an order in the case of Robin Stransham-Ford.
Timothy Fish Hodgson
News | 1 May 2015
Activist Angy Peter escapes prison, for now
On Thursday, Social Justice Coalition activist Angy Peter escaped imprisonment and was given leave to appeal the sentencing.
Nombulelo Damba
News | 30 April 2015
How you can help the Sibhozo brothers
Last week we published the story of the Sibhozo brothers. Many readers asked how they could help. Here is how.
GroundUp Staff
News | 30 April 2015
Readers help Khayelitsha crèche recover from robbery
Readers of a GroundUp story about a Khayelitsha crèche that was robbed last month have responded generously by donating over R10,000 to the facility.
Barbara Maregele
News | 30 April 2015
“Back to square one, because of xenophobia
Congolese refugee Sebastien Bazolo, 50, gave up his Durban job to flee back to Cape Town when xenophobia broke out in KwaZulu Natal.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 30 April 2015
School mourns 13-year old who died running for a seat in school bus
More than 800 hundred students gathered today at Ngwenyathi High School in Gwiqi village outside Mdantsane to mourn 13 year old Lutho Felepu who died running for a school bus.
Pharie Sefali
News | 29 April 2015
Maggots, bodies and stench: what Khayelitsha residents say about their toilets
Last Thursday the Social Justice Coalition handed over 500 submissions, written by Khayelitsha residents, on the municipal budget to the City of Cape Town. GroundUp examined a sample of them to find out what residents are asking for.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 29 April 2015
Waiting for a Home Affairs document: seven years and counting
A 32-year-old Burundian refugee, Furaha (not her real name) has been waiting since 2008 for her refugee identity document.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 29 April 2015