Papsak, wyn, umtshove alale, whichever way you choose to refer to it, cheap wine has become popular in our townships even though it might be dangerous to your health.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 24 October 2012
Isaac Petersen attended the semifinals of an ongoing Rieldans competition held in Clanwillam on Saturday, 20 October 2012. He sent us these wonderful photos.
Isaac Petersen
News | 24 October 2012
On Sunday 14 October, two Social Justice Coalition (SJC) activists Angy Peter and Isaac Mbadu were arrested along with two other Mfuleni residents for the kidnap and murder of Siphiwo "Rowan" Mbevu.
Mary-Jane Matsolo and GroundUp Staff
News | 23 October 2012
Love Mathobela was born in South Africa and has lived most of her life here, but she is not yet recognised as a citizen.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 17 October 2012
Lulamile Gagu was found guilty on twelve counts of rape at the Khayelitsha Magistrate's Court on 10 October. He will be sentenced on 29 October.
Mary-Jane Matsolo
News | 17 October 2012
Baphumelele Children's Home is a home for children who are orphaned, abandoned, abused or neglected. It is located in Khayelitsha's Site B, Z section.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 17 October 2012
A soup kitchen serving poor people in Somerset West struggles to stay open following pressure for it to relocate from the ward councillor and a business woman.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 17 October 2012
Next month young activists will attempt to make Bhisho the centre of the world. Members of Equal Education (EE) will be present throughout the duration of a court case aimed at securing infrastructure standards for every school in South Africa.
Doron Isaacs
Opinion | 17 October 2012
Kenny Solomon is South Africa's first chess grandmaster-elect.
Nathan Geffen
News | 17 October 2012
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
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