South Africa | GroundUp

Eastern Cape villagers say they’ve been left out of huge water project

Xonxa dam won’t benefit us, say Xonxa villagers

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik

News | 29 November 2018

Security guards protest at Parliament

Guards demand to be better armed

By Bernard Chiguvare

Brief | 28 November 2018

Child rape survivors left without counselling

Mental health care a “lottery” for survivors of sexual violence

By Elsabé Brits

News | 28 November 2018

The curious case of PRASA’s “simulated” robbery

Security guards released on bail after allegedly tying up fellow guards and attempting to steal vehicles

By Ciaran Ryan

News | 28 November 2018

Court victory for disabled Umlazi residents

Enduduzweni Centre members celebrate as their electricity is reconnected

By Nomfundo Xolo

News | 28 November 2018

Amy Foundation closes for the year amidst staff dissatisfaction

Management blames lack of funds for organisation’s problems

By Cally Ballack

News | 27 November 2018

Asylum seekers can now apply for residence visas

Constitutional Court ruling overturns Home Affairs directive

By Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti

Law | 27 November 2018

Angry workers shut down mortuary

Families turned away when they come to fetch bodies of loved ones

By Nompendulo Ngubane

News | 27 November 2018

Durban Metrorail commuter loses job after train delays

Several commuters complain of overcrowded carriages, delayed trains

By Nomfundo Xolo

Brief | 27 November 2018

Vendors have mixed reactions to Grand Parade upgrade

The City says upgrade will start in February and will cost more than R5 million

By Bernard Chiguvare

News | 27 November 2018

SAMWU calls for workers not to vandalise property during strike

Water and electricity supply disrupted after buildings burnt

By Chris Gilili

Brief | 26 November 2018

Photo of Home Affairs office in Port Elizabeth

New PE refugee centre struggling to cope with large number of applicants

Many applicants are turned away daily because of lack of capacity

By Joseph Chirume

News | 26 November 2018

Kwathema residents protest for cleaner air

Residents say fertiliser manufacturing plant is harming their health

By Kimberly Mutandiro

Brief | 26 November 2018

“My shack is a breeding ground for rats” says Duncan Village resident

Piles of garbage in the area have not been collected since September

By Chris Gilili

Brief | 26 November 2018

Born in South Africa but not a citizen

Ghanaian matric student desperate for ID to get to university in 2019

By Bernard Chiguvare

News | 26 November 2018

Malmesbury residents march against high utility bills

“Two weeks before my husband gets paid, we have no food in the house.”

By Peter Luhanga

News | 23 November 2018