Crossroads and Philippi business forums deny City’s allegations of intimidation and say they are being sidelined
News | 3 July 2025
The book was written by two professors from the United States
By Mary-Anne Gontsana and GroundUp Staff
News | 30 June 2025
Disbarred advocate and dodgy company tried to take over properties owned by Communicare
Law | 29 June 2025
Ward councillor says there’s a long-term plan to help the community
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Brenton Geach.
Brief | 28 June 2025
Municipality and Gift of the Givers offer warm meals and clothing to victims
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 27 June 2025
They want the Drakenstein Municipality to provide detailed plans, timeframes, and budget for housing
By Liezl Human
Brief | 27 June 2025
Many Taiwan informal settlement residents are now sleeping at the community hall
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 26 June 2025
“What solutions is the minister bringing?” Residents unimpressed by promised visit by Social Development Minister
News | 25 June 2025
Housing rights group argues the City’s Safe Space shelters do not meet constitutional requirements for alternative accommodation
News | 24 June 2025
The Western Cape government has issued retroactive environmental authorisation for a dam project undertaken eight years ago
By John Yeld
News | 23 June 2025
Heritage approval granted, but funding is uncertain and informal settlement families still need to be relocated
By Matthew Hirsch and Daniel Steyn
News | 23 June 2025
The Sidewalk Specials team has built up trust in the community
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 23 June 2025
Other universities in South Africa have passed resolutions criticising the war
News | 21 June 2025
The Khayelitsha Security and Cleaning Association claim they’ve convinced Shoprite to broker a deal with their members’ companies
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 20 June 2025
Bottles we bought in Cape Town do not match the chemical profile of Zamzam water sourced from Saudi Arabia
By Yaseen Bardien and GroundUp Staff
Feature | 20 June 2025
The Department of Public Works will meet with the City of Cape Town to discuss alternative accommodation
Brief | 19 June 2025