In photos: meet Cape Town’s street photographers
The photographers charge R15 per photo
Photo Essay | 13 November 2026
Cape Town café helps former prisoners brew a new life
The Gangstar Café in Mowbray has trained and employed many former prisoners since 2017
By Alice Scott
News | 12 November 2026
Khayelitsha families have to use buckets as toilets again
The communal ablution block has been completely vandalised and is no longer functional
By Vincent Lali
News | 10 November 2026
“I fear my home will fall into a sinkhole” says Cape Town resident
Municipality says repair work to continue into February and March 2027
By Vincent Lali and GroundUp Staff
News | 9 November 2026
SAHRC takes City of Cape Town to court over land sales
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has accused the commission of “electioneering”
News | 5 November 2026
Concerns over R15-million plan for Milnerton Lagoon
City of Cape Town wants to dilute pollution by adding sea water
By Abonge Chiya
Feature | 5 November 2026
Toddler drowns in Cape Town drain
Activists call for safe places for children to play
By Alice Scott and Laney Van Wyk
Brief | 3 November 2026
Three years later, Cape Town families still without water
The City of Cape Town said in 2023 it was “looking into all feasible options to assist the community”
By Vincent Lali
News | 3 November 2026
Hikers raise money for women’s shelter
Annual “Steps for Saartjie” campaign brings together hikers and survivors of violence
By Alice Scott and Laney Van Wyk
News | 2 November 2026