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
Grabouw farm worker strike ends after more than two months
But Oak Valley says union has not signed agreement
Brief | 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
State approves Tormin’s massive West Coast mining expansion
Environmental and activist groups appeal decision
By John Yeld
News | 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