Johannesburg: Where water runs in the streets, but not in the taps
Nearly half of the city’s water is lost to leaks
By Seth Thorne
News | 2 March 2026
In photos: How Cape Town is converting waste into electricity
The City has invested R93-million at the Coastal Park Landfill site where methane is converted into electricity
Photo Essay | 2 March 2026
Learners stand on bus steps with doors open to get to school
Government-contracted buses are chronically overloaded
Brief | 2 March 2026
Government admits to major challenges at Mbombela Master’s Office
Backlogs and a shortage of properly qualified personnel have led to a crisis at the office
By Justin Brown
Brief | 28 February 2026
Canegrowers to urgently intervene in sugar giant Tongaat’s liquidation
The canegrowers’ association represents 23,000 farmers
Law | 27 February 2026
Security guards down tools over late salaries at Ekurhuleni municipality
More than 70 guards employed by Motane Investment blocked entry to Duduza Customer Care Centre, saying their salaries are repeatedly paid late
Brief | 27 February 2026
South Africa is getting a handle on debt
Government expects to earn more, borrow less, and spend less on debt repayments
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 27 February 2026
William Sadiki fought in World War II. But he couldn’t afford to go to last week’s R172-million military parade
107-year-old Native Military Corps veteran couldn’t attend Armed Forces Day in Thohoyandou
By Anton van Zyl and Maanda Bele
Feature | 27 February 2026
Joburg Ballet celebrates 25 years with return of Giselle
The dance company formed in 2001 after the State Theatre Ballet closed and is determined to keep the city’s classical dance tradition alive
Photo Essay | 27 February 2026
Photo Essays
Despite President’s promise, Joburg protesters say they still have no water
Meanwhile Johannesburg Water struggles to supply Mellville, especially higher areas
In photos: Cederberg dusts off the ash
Nature reserve reopens after massive fire
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
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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
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
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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
I have worked for 30 years but still can't afford to buy a house
I am Jean Julius and I have been working all my life for +- 30 years. I am 53. I have a son that re… Read more
Langeberg water restrictions: Level 1 water restrictions in Robertson
Thanks for the excellent backfeed. It is a fact that the infrastructure in Robertson is poor. The t… Read more
Atlantis centre: Atlantis can turn itself around
Who is leading the City of Cape Town, and when will they realise that Atlantis can turn itself arou… Read more
Fishers furious about linefish quota cuts: Sea fisheries don't respect livelyhoods
I would like ask: has anything been done about the uplifting of small scale fishers to earn a livin… Read more
Johannesburg Master's Office: Suggestions to improve file processing efficiency
Estate administration is not just about having a law qualification, it’s also about understanding t… Read more