Labour Court refuses to enforce school principal’s reinstatement
Judge finds no “exceptional circumstances” to justify Wesley Neumann’s immediate return to Heathfield High
News | 24 February 2026
This might be the worst Master’s Office in the country
Lawyers says backlogs in Mbombela have created an “unacceptable” situation with people waiting lengthy periods for routine matters to be finalised
By Justin Brown
News | 24 February 2026
Damning probe into Home Affairs names “Prophet” Bushiri
Corrupt officials made millions selling permanent residency permits
News | 23 February 2026
Municipality changes tune after video shows Ensure guards beating man
For months, the Denis Hurley Centre has been alerting officials to complaints about the security company
News | 23 February 2026
Ambulance service accuses minister of slander
KZN MEC for Transport Siboniso Duma ordered to show why a final interdict should not be granted against him
Law | 23 February 2026
Residents scrounge for water in Dannhauser
Municipality has only five water trucks for 19 wards
Brief | 23 February 2026
Long shot: Hawks probe fraud allegations at shooting range
The Umzimvubu Local Municipality has already spent millions of rands on the project, but the site remains deserted and incomplete
Brief | 23 February 2026
Despite President’s promise, Joburg protesters say they still have no water
Meanwhile Johannesburg Water struggles to supply Mellville, especially higher areas
Photo Essay | 21 February 2026
In photos: Cederberg dusts off the ash
Nature reserve reopens after massive fire
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 21 February 2026
Photo Essays
In photos: Not your usual ballroom dance
“To celebrate queerness in its entirety … is something very special.”
Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL
But the company has dismissed the claim that it is leaving South Africa as disinformation
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Features
Johannesburg Master’s Office: allegations of corruption and incompetence
“If you don’t pay the cooldrink money, your things are not going to get done”
By Justin Brown
Langeberg water restrictions caused by lack of planning
Summer water restrictions in Robertson and surrounding towns are not due to a lack of water
Our Editorials
We should not be playing war games with Iran, Russia and China
Repressive regimes should have no place in our military strategy
Judges should respect press freedom
There have been too many prepublication gag orders in recent times
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Selected letters to the editor
60 years since District Six was declared whites-only: A man's home is he's castle!
This whole story reminds me of Gaza, as a young girl I attended Trafalgar Primary Cchool, in Cape T… Read more
Funding cuts for child care reversed: This court victory for NPOs is a massive win for accountability
This court victory for NPOs is a massive win for accountability. It’s a tragedy that the Department… Read more
KZN SASSA offices overwhelmed: SASSA offices are useless
Good morning I have to elaborate more on this article because I don't believe the problem is just s… Read more
Fishers furious about linefish quota cuts: Why are trawlers allowed to expand?
The West Coast fishing giants with trawlers, have of course no reduction in quota. A brand new traw… Read more
How Cape Town can save water: Serious concerns about water reuse go beyond ownership
Dear Groundup, Yes there are serious concerns about the City of Cape Town's plan for water reuse… Read more