Waste management
Elections 2026: this village in the Langkloof orchards is strewn with rubbish
Residents of Louterwater in Kou-Kamma municipality complain of uncollected waste, persistent sewage overflows and inconsistent water supply
Feature | 5 October 2026
Gap in Cape Town’s janitor contracts leaves communities living in filth
The municipality says it will appoint some new janitors in September
By Vincent Lali and GroundUp Staff
News | 27 August 2026
Residents lay criminal charges against Theewaterskloof over illegal waste dump
Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs says the municipality ignored a formal directive to remedy the situation
By Rasaad Adams
Brief | 29 July 2026
Gugulethu residents clean up illegal dump sites
The community project was started to combat poor waste management in the area
Brief | 1 June 2026
Turning food waste into millions of healthy meals
Companies like FoodForward SA and Ladles of Love are rescuing produce and redistributing it in vulnerable communities
Photo Essay | 19 March 2026
Outrage as Cape Town rubbish removal company fails to pay workers
City of Cape Town says it will strengthen checks and balances when appointing contractors in the future
By Vincent Lali
News | 24 October 2025
Human Rights Commissioner dodges overflowing sewage in Cape Town
The City of Cape Town says it plans to upgrade the sewage pipes in Bloekombos in July
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 30 September 2025
JHB reclaimers call for landfill to be reopened
Pikitup has promised it will “come up with solutions” to the Marie Louise landfill over the next week
News | 30 September 2025
Former home of Mamelodi Sundowns turned into a dump site
People living near the old Hezekiel Mothibe Pitje Stadium want the City of Tshwane to take action
Brief | 23 September 2025