Court hears why nuclear deal should be stopped
“We had the arms deal, we had Nkandla … it’s not the majority of South Africans that will benefit from this deal,” says activist
By Melanie Gosling and Ashraf Hendricks
Law | 22 February 2017
Tormin made false claims, court hears
“Independent” consultant was in fact an employee
By John Yeld
Law | 22 February 2017
Pietermaritzburg students start class boycott
“Hunger causes anger” — student
News | 22 February 2017
Finance Minister announces 9% boost in social grant spending
Old age grant to rise R90 to R1,600 a month
Brief | 22 February 2017
Europe’s rubbish cleared in Nyanga
Mounds of garbage uncollected since December removed after residents agree to use City database
Brief | 22 February 2017
SASSA prepares for “tough negotiations” over grant payments
Contract will stay within budget, MPs told
By Barbara Maregele and Alide Dasnois
News | 22 February 2017
Women get up at midnight to fetch water
In thirsty Thulamela, villagers have to race each other to get enough water
News | 22 February 2017
Will Metrorail users have to wait 17 years for decent service?
Service is getting worse, but Prasa promises to get it working … by 2034
By Thembela Ntongana, Bernard Chiguvare and GroundUp Staff
News | 22 February 2017
How our Constitution views animals
Court says “animals are sentient beings” capable of suffering and pain
Law | 22 February 2017