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
New SASSA system piloted in Bellville office
The agency’s plans to improve service by using technology
News | 4 May 2026
South Africa’s giant pain problem
Millions of South Africans suffer from chronic pain, and it’s not being properly managed
Feature | 4 May 2026
A life in pain: Soghra Walton’s story
“I have seen more physicians than I can count”
Feature | 4 May 2026
US funding cuts put Cape Town users at risk of not getting vital medicine
Streetscapes stepped in to help foot the bill for methadone costs after access issues at some centres
News | 1 May 2026