Relief on the way for Western Cape’s overstressed post-mortem facilities
New R281-million Forensic Pathology Facility in Observatory has double capacity of Salt River
By Candy Chan
News | 18 July 2019
Loyiso Basso left gang life to open a restaurant
Mgoli’s corner in Khayelitsha has been running for two years
Brief | 17 July 2019
Parents protest after school hit by spate of robberies
Education MEC laments increasing burglaries in Western Cape schools
By Velani Ludidi and GroundUp Staff
News | 16 July 2019
Masiphumelele’s R15-million new taxi rank cannot operate
City says taxi association has refused to sign a memorandum of agreement
Brief | 15 July 2019
Shelter supports City’s approach to homeless people
“Exemptions from the bylaw for homeless people will increase impunity and lead to worse social conditions on the street” says CEO of Haven Night Shelter
Text by Tariro Washinyira. Photos by Masixole Feni.
News | 15 July 2019
Massive police operation on Cape Flats
First night raid takes place in Bheki Cele’s promised response to spike in murders
News | 12 July 2019
Policing forums demand state of emergency in “gang-infested” areas
Bheki Cele announced on Thursday night that the SANDF would be deployed to several townships on the Cape Flats to assist with policing measures to curb crime
Brief | 12 July 2019
Township youths build exquisite sculpture
It doesn’t make all the violence stop but it reminds people that there is beauty in the world, says volunteer
Photo Essay | 12 July 2019
Parents lock principal up in primary school
“We want each classroom to have 30 kids like in white schools” says community leader
By Vincent Lali
News | 11 July 2019