Immigrants accuse authorities of unlawful searches at Joburg shelter
Police and City officials attempted a door-to-door search on Thursday without warrants at Wemmer Shelter amid rising tensions over immigration
News | 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
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
Worker “picket” may have been a wedding rehearsal, says court
Labour Court orders company to reinstate fired workers
News | 22 July 2026
Former PRASA board members challenge law on suing judges
Ex-board members in bid to overturn Zondo findings on state capture
Law | 21 July 2026
Police fail to stop vigilantes from targeting immigrants in Alexandra
“I think these people want to kill us,” says Malawian street vendor.
Photo Essay | 17 July 2026
Community that lived decades in harmony shattered by anti-immigration vigilantes
Thembelihle informal settlement near Johannesburg was celebrated in 2008 for standing up against xenophobia, now people are fleeing
Text by Kimberly Mutandiro. Photos by Ihsaan Haffejee.
Photo Essay | 16 July 2026
In photos: Hundreds of people still stranded outside Malawian consulate
A psychologist working with the MSF team identified people requiring mental health support due to trauma
Photo Essay | 14 July 2026
Union marches over failing municipalities
“When municipalities collapse, communities suffer” says SAMWU
Brief | 9 July 2026