Government

Only 20% of Public Works targets were met in 2022/23

The Auditor-General’s office on Wednesday told MPs that 107 projects were significantly delayed

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News | 19 September 2024

Are South Africa’s dams safe? Government does not know

A lack of qualified inspectors and low compliance with safety reports raises concerns in Parliament

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News | 18 September 2024

Cutting of 2,400 teacher posts questioned in Western Cape Parliament

MEC for education David Maynier insists it is an “absolute last resort”

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Brief | 12 September 2024

Mike Ngulube’s desperate search for his baby’s body

A year after the Marshalltown fire which killed Memory and her mother Joyce, the child’s body has not been returned to her father

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News | 6 September 2024

Government spokespersons should take their job seriously

They are well-paid public servants, but diligence is the exception

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GroundView | 19 July 2024

Hold officials personally liable to strengthen our democracy

Accountability through the ballot box is not enough

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Opinion | 30 May 2024

Gauteng government rejects request for public-funding information

GroundUp asked for details of billions of rands in grants the Department of Social Development paid to non-profit organisations

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News | 10 May 2024

Housing activists lose Tafelberg case

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled the sale of the site for private development was lawful

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Law | 12 April 2024

Hundreds of people from mining communities march in Pretoria

The protest follows a summit hosted by Mining Affected Communities United in Action

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News | 8 February 2024