National
Long wait for Motsepe money
Khayelitsha residents who applied for funds from the Khayelitsha Motsepe Foundation in 2013 might have to wait months for the money, says the head of the Motsepe Foundation in the Western Cape, Steve Mashalane.
Nombulelo Damba
Feature | 8 April 2015
We’re being targeted, say homeless
Homeless people in Observatory, Woodstock and Bellville have complained about a wave of law enforcement operations against them in the last two months.
Ian Broughton
Feature | 8 April 2015
“We don’t feel safe walking the streets” - Khayelitsha resident to President Zuma
Four Khayelitsha residents shared their views with us on what they would like President Jacob Zuma to talk about in the State of the Nation Address tonight.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 12 February 2015
Sisulu drafting amendments to eviction laws
Minister for Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu is in the process of drafting amendments to eviction legislation, in line with the report of the commission of inquiry into the Lwandle evictions last year.
Daneel Knoetze
News | 4 February 2015
Assault at Home Affairs
People watched in shock inside the Khayelitsha Home Affairs on Monday morning as a man was beaten and thrown outside by what appeared to be a Home Affairs employee.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 3 February 2015
No sign of Zuma’s sanitary towels
In 2011, President Jacob Zuma made promises about the provision of sanitary towels to poor women. Three years later, GroundUp tried to find out whether these promises have been kept.
Pharie Sefali
News | 17 December 2014
Police’s Firearms Registry contract probed by Hawks
After paying R340 million for a Firearms Control System that was not delivered, the SA Police Service has cancelled its contract with IT company Waymark Infotech. The botched contract is subject to a criminal investigation by the Hawks.
Daneel Knoetze
News | 21 October 2014
R400 million firearms control system in shambles
Pressure is mounting on the police to sort out problems with a R400 million firearms control system, ten years after the contract to develop it was signed with Pretoria-based company Waymark Infotech.
Daneel Knoetze
Feature | 17 October 2014
SANDF court ruling victory for rule of law
When the high court upheld an application by Andiswe Dwenga against the defence force last week, it wasn’t just a victory for HIV activists: it was also a victory for the rule of law.
Carmel Rickard
Analysis | 29 September 2014