Society
Khayelitsha’s first coffee shop opened
What do a fireman, an employee at a towel factory and a coffee barista have in common? They all make up the Department of Coffee (DOC), a new intimate coffee shop in Khayelitsha.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 19 July 2012
The alternative Grahamstown festival
The Grahamstown Arts Festival is world famous for its many plays and music performances. But there's a lesser known alternative festival which takes place along side it, called the Rhini Festival of Resistance.
Nokubonga Yawa
Brief | 18 July 2012
A life in history
This is a talk given by historian Shula Marks at the University of Johannesburg in May on the occasion of her receiving an honorary PhD. Marks is emeritus professor of history at the School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London.
Shula Marks
Opinion | 11 July 2012
The Future Primitives strive for authentic 60’s sound
Last Wednesday the waiting room hosted the launch of The Future Primitives new video Try On Something That’s Really You.
Gareth Dawson
News | 4 July 2012
JHB HIV youth awareness event encourages people to get tested
The City of Johannesburg hosted a youth event on 29 June 2012 in Thembisa to create awareness on HIV.
Nokubonga Yawa
Brief | 4 July 2012
Burning Barmooda Lounge: the end of an era
A lot of party animals will know Barmooda Lounge in Observatory Cape Town.
Nokubonga Yawa
Brief | 27 June 2012
Documentary shows Sonke’s struggle
Marcus Low reviews a new documentary about the work of Sonke Gender Justice, You Can't Just Fold Your Arms.
Marcus Low
Opinion | 20 June 2012
Open stage at Zula Sound Bar, Long street.
Patrons showed their talents at the Zula Sound Bar in Long Street on Wednesday evening.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 4 June 2012
Basson and wa Afrika tell Khayelitsha how they uncovered corruption
Last night, Adriaan Basson of the City Press and Mzilikazi wa Afrika of the Sunday Times spoke to 200 people at Lookout Hill in Khayelitsha.
GroundUp Staff
News | 29 May 2012