Topic: Society | GroundUp

So, who’s Coloured?

This documentary explores the complex race dynamics of the Coloured community of Cape Town. It is the personal experience of a young Coloured woman with questions about her race and the socio-political context in which it exists.

Janine Fortuin

Feature | 16 January 2013

Back from initiation school

Most Xhosa and Sotho boys in the Western Cape will go for their initiation during the festive season. We spoke to two.

Nokubonga Yawa

News | 16 January 2013

Bring on the Valahalla Park minstrels!

Valhalla Park Entertainers was started in 2002 by Gertrude Square, a community worker from the area. She has been helping youth and seniors in her community for over thirty years.

Margo Fortune

News | 19 December 2012

Khayelitsha entrepeneur spots a gap in the market

GroundUp spoke to Sipho Mfengwana, owner of Faku Tasty Chicken in Khayelitsha.

Mihle Pike

News | 12 December 2012

“Fact: Khayelitsha rocks” T-shirts going viral!

Madoda Dyantyi, 37, has created a brand that many people can’t wait to wear this summer. In September 2011 he started selling Che Guevara t-shirts and that’s where he got the idea of coming up with his own brand.

Nokubonga Yawa

News | 12 December 2012