The pungent smell of burning coal as one flies over mining plants and power stations in close proximity to each other on the Mpumalanga Highveld area is testimony to the dangerous effects these industries have had on the people who live in nearby communities.
Barbara Maregele
News | 18 June 2014
The Khayelitsha pastor accused of rape has been granted bail at the Khayelitsha Magistrate's Court.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 17 June 2014
More than 8.5 million people are receiving payments from the Unemployment Insurance Fund. If a bill before parliamentâs labour committee is passed, benefits could be extended to a year.
GroundUp Staff
News | 17 June 2014
Themba Mathibela will learn tomorrow if he has been granted bail. The Khayelitsha pastor is charged with rape.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 16 June 2014
When Harare Squareâs Hubspace first opened its doors to the Khayelitsha community in April 2013, it was touted as a unique space for entrepreneurs to gather, share ideas, and take initiative. As a World Design Capital-linked social enterprise, the office space has sought to foster a culture of conversation and creativity.
Katy Osborn
News | 13 June 2014
Jozi: a novel is the debut of Swaziland-born journalist, lecturer and editor, Perfect Hlongwane. It is a gut-wrenching tale of loss, anger, love and death in the new South Africa.
Joshua Maserow
News | 12 June 2014
What used to be a mugging haven for Makhaza Khayelitsha thugs has had a facelift. Officially opened late last year, âthe parkâ as it is known by people in the area, now comprises an outdoor gym and a play park for children, and there are canoeists in the dam.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 12 June 2014
The ten people arrested during violent clashes between police and Nomzamo (Lwandle) residents during the evictions last week were given a heroâs welcome from supporters when they were released on bail today.
Barbara Maregele
News | 11 June 2014
Nikolas Jankovich is the entrepreneur behind a brand new off-the-grid streetlight developed at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). The Twerly, he says, will change peopleâs lives.
Paul Kennedy
News | 11 June 2014
Ten days after several hundred people were evicted from the Nomzamo (Lwandle) informal settlement near Strand, there is still no clarity about why they were removed.
GroundUp Staff
News | 11 June 2014
The Khayelitsha pastor accused of rape preyed on needy and vulnerable members of his congregation, the court heard during the bail hearing of Pastor Themba Mathibela.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 10 June 2014
Two DJs from Cape Townâs Langa Township have been selected as part of the world famous Glastonbury Festival line-up for 2014. It is a great sign for aspiring musicians in townships across South Africa. DJ Fosta and Thibo Tazz discuss what is about to be the biggest moment of their music careers.
Zethu Gqola
News | 10 June 2014
Parents and their children stood in line to be photographed as a family last Friday in Manenberg. For some it was their first family portrait ever taken.
Pharie Sefali
News | 10 June 2014
The State has not proved âbeyond reasonable doubtâ that Social Justice Coalition activist Angy Peter and her co-accused are responsible for the assault and murder of Rowan Du Preez, the defence argued in the Cape High court yesterday.
Barbara Maregele
News | 10 June 2014
A 40-year-old Zimbabwean man fleeing from robbers was allegedly attacked in the grounds of his home in Van Eyssen Street Parow by a group of Law Enforcement Officers last week.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 9 June 2014