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Annie Lennox speaks out against violence
Who is paying the biggest price for South Africa's sexual violence? Scottish singer-songwriter and political activist Annie Lennox wants the world to know as she takes a stand to end violence against women and children through her "Make it Happen" petition launch in Cape Town this week.
Miriam Mannak
News | 8 May 2013
“Aging Out” of Foster Care- David’s Story
Every year, hundreds of young adults "age out" of the foster care system in South Africa when they officially become adults at or around their 18th birthday. It is a big transition that often comes with very little support.
Verity Fitzgerald
News | 7 May 2013
Ajax star’s advice to youth: Listen, work hard and focus on education
GroundUp interviewed Thulani Hlatswayo, the 23-year-old centre-back from Ajax Cape Town to see how he feels about the team's progress and the upcoming Liverpool match.
Margo Fortune
News | 6 May 2013
Gugulethu boy fulfilling his dream in Sweden
Sive Pekezela from Gugulethu plays right-wing for Swedish team Gefle IF. He is just 20 years old.
Margo Fortune
News | 30 April 2013
Metrorail security beats up commuter
Luke Turner was beaten up by Metrorail security guards last Monday for not having a ticket.
Margo Fortune
News | 30 April 2013
Responding to criticism
The Democratic Alliance markets itself as an efficient and un-corrupt alternative to the ANC. It never hesitates to point out serious service delivery failures by the ANC. So it is interesting to see its responses to the Social Justice Coalition's criticisms of the City of Cape Town's handling of a major toilet supply contract in Khayelitsha.
Nathan Geffen
News | 30 April 2013