Society
Arrests after botched circumcision
“I could not believe what I saw. I thought my son was dead.”
News | 29 September 2017
Homeless and in a wheelchair at 63
Zolile Ncapayi was abandoned by his family ten years ago
Brief | 23 September 2017
City of Cape Town to provide eight new spaces for homeless people
Councillor admits current law enforcement approach a “lost cause” that’s “foolish” to continue
News | 15 September 2017
Good Samaritans step in after mass evictions
An elderly woman and a mother with a disabled child found shelter in the community after the PE municipality demolished their shacks
News | 11 July 2017
Frequently asked questions about social grants
Many people posted questions about social grants in the comments section of our "Everything you need to know about social grants" article. Based on these queries we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and responses.
By Gabrielle Kelly and GroundUp Staff
Explainer | 15 May 2017
Kathrada funeral in pictures
Ahmed Kathrada was buried on Wednesday 29 March in Westpark Cemetery
Photo Essay | 29 March 2017
Prayers for Ahmed Kathrada at Liliesleaf
Condition of struggle stalwart improved but “unpredictable”, says Kathrada Foundation
News | 22 March 2017
Residents try to rescue Somalis trapped in blaze
Four people die in burning buiding
News | 24 November 2016
Social clubs offer respite for elderly
"Here I get to relax and not think about my problems"
By Zoe Schaver and Thembela Ntongana
News | 18 November 2016