Rwandan Hutu cousins, Hakizimana and Kwizera (not their real names), aged 30 and 35, believe the 1994 genocide story is told in a partisan manner, and they say the reconciliation and unity policy is government imposed.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 11 April 2014
On April 10, at Lookout Hill, Khayelitsha, representatives of the ANC, DA, EFF, and Agang SA spoke about their parties’ policies. But the debate ended, before many questions could be asked.
Craig Oosthuizen
News | 11 April 2014
In the third of three interviews ahead of the May elections, GroundUp asked Veronica Mente, the coordinator of EFF in the Western Cape, some questions.
Pharie Sefali
News | 11 April 2014
In the second of three interviews in the run-up to the May elections, Vuyiso Tyhalisisu, ANC secretary in the Cape Town metro, answers GroundUp's questions.
Pharie Sefali
News | 10 April 2014
Following two deaths in April, Metrorail security services have been told to take strong action against any commuter found riding outside the trains.
Fergus Turner
News | 10 April 2014
10 April marks the 21st anniversary of Chris Hani’s murder. His death left a nation wondering what its future would have been like had he lived.
Brent Meersman
News | 10 April 2014
In the run-up to the May 7 elections, GroundUp asked a set of questions to leading Western Cape representatives of the Democratic Alliance, the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters. Here is our interview with Masizole Mnqasela, MP, DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Member of the DA Federal Council and a Khayelitsha Constituency Head.
Pharie Sefali
News | 9 April 2014
This week we cover a helpful guide to whistleblowing from Corruption Watch and a further victory for informal traders who were unlawfully removed by the City of Johannesburg.
Brent Meersman
News | 9 April 2014
Since partnering up with Da L.E.S, Kiernan Forbes, whose stage name is AKA, has been headlining more gigs now than ever before, not only for his strikingly unconventional Kanye-esqe style and entourage, but mainly for his lyrics.
Zethu Gqola
News | 9 April 2014
Nyanga resident Violet Mkhape, 45, has been waiting for eight months for her monthly disability grant - and one official told her she wouldn’t get it because she told her story to GroundUp.
Pharie Sefali
News | 9 April 2014
Mamela Nyamza started dancing at the age of eight at Zama dance school in Gugulethu in the late 1980s. Today she is a highly acclaimed choreographer and performer.
Pharie Sefali
News | 8 April 2014
In preparation for the Metropolitan U19 Premier Cup, Beacon Spurs from Mitchell's Plain took on Chippa United, last year's Premier Cup participants at Philippi stadium. Spurs used the game to try out new combinations before the big tournament on Easter weekend.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 8 April 2014
Artists are by nature creative, but many struggle to take their talent to the public. A good publicist might be a wise investment.
Dumisani Dabadini
News | 7 April 2014
In Our Kind of People, novelist Uzodinma Iweala reflects on the damaging misconceptions which shape the way the world sees HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Joshua Maserow
News | 7 April 2014
GroundUp reporter Tariro Washyinyira asked immigrants what they thought of the South African elections. Some did not want to say anything, but others gave fascinating perspectives. The views expressed by the people Washinyira interviewed, some of which are racist, obviously do not reflect of those of GroundUp or Washinyira.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 4 April 2014