Hundreds of parents queued outside the Western Cape Education Department’s offices in Mitchells Plain on Friday
News | 16 January 2026
Many parents are disappointed with the schools they’ve been offered
Brief | 16 January 2026
SGB chair claims education minister promised to build new school. MEC Sipho Hlomuka has not answered our questions.
Brief | 16 January 2026
Some areas have improved, but the overall picture is grim
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 16 January 2026
Kogelberg centre says thousands of animals may have died
By Liz McGregor
News | 15 January 2026
Repressive regimes should have no place in our military strategy
GroundView | 15 January 2026
Water, waste, fire and finances — Siyancuma is a mess
Feature | 15 January 2026
Toilets at the primary school in Komani have not functioned for six years
Brief | 14 January 2026
But it appears overcrowding is the main reason why children – both South Africans and immigrants – have not been placed
Brief | 14 January 2026
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 16 January 2026
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 19 December 2025
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