In photos: Cape storm wreaks havoc
Three deaths and many injuries reported as emergency teams respond to hundreds of calls
News | 11 May 2026
Public gets three more weeks to comment on Eskom nuclear site — but critics say it’s not enough
The deadline for public comment on the 2,700-page draft environmental scoping report and appendices has been extended to 25 May
By John Yeld
News | 11 May 2026
Khayelitsha families relocated at last after weather delays and protests
The City of Cape Town says it moved about 1,000 families from a flood-prone area for their safety
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 8 May 2026
Taxi operators call for urgent relief as fuel prices rocket
Cape Town commuters brace for looming taxi fare hike
Brief | 8 May 2026
Why rail matters for Cape Town’s traffic congestion
With the collapse of rail, roads become busier
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 8 May 2026
Here’s how much money UCT needs to rebuild its historic library
It’ll be “a space that celebrates African memory, identity and creative expression” says library boss
News | 6 May 2026
Elders urged to speak out about abuse
Older people often do not know their rights, Ilitha Labantu meeting told
News | 6 May 2026
Why we should change how Cape Town elects ward committees
Movement for CARE demands public voting rights ahead of local government elections
By Nick Fabré
Opinion | 5 May 2026
Cape Town taxi bosses promise end to violence over routes
CODETA and CATA assure commuters there will be peace
Brief | 4 May 2026