Four years ago their son was brought home dead in a police van. They want answers.
George and Sally van Rooyen say the justice system has failed them
News | 25 July 2026
Court to rule on fate of families occupying Cape Town buildings
Over 150 people face eviction from three abandoned buildings in Hope Street
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 25 July 2026
Dodgy foundation must repay R4-million lottery grant meant for school boreholes
The boreholes had existed for three years before the NLC grant was awarded to the Mshandukani Foundation
News | 24 July 2026
SA’s gambling mania
The amount spent on gambling and the number of people in need of help has skyrocketed
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 24 July 2026
Botrivier farm owner accused of “constructive eviction” tactics
The owner of Barton Vineyards and Villas says he removed a farmhouse roof over asbestos concerns but weeks later occupants remain roofless
By Rasaad Adams
News | 24 July 2026
New battle looms over future of Tokai and Cecilia pine plantations
SANParks ordered by forestry department to clear all remaining pines
By John Yeld
News | 24 July 2026
Free State judge concedes eight-year sick leave “borders on incapacity”
Judge Lepona Lekale has told a Judicial Conduct Tribunal that he remains convinced traditional healers will restore his sight
Law | 23 July 2026
Elections 2026: Dawid Kruiper Municipality battling water leaks and sewage spills
The Special Investigating Unit is looking into “allegations of serious maladministration” involving 24 contracts at the municipality
By Liezl Human
Feature | 23 July 2026
Famous Joburg shopping hub closed after demolitions
Hundreds of immigrant traders lose their livelihoods after City moves against Marble Towers
By Kimberly Mutandiro and GroundUp Staff
News | 23 July 2026