Still dealing with symptoms rather than causes
By tomorrow afternoon (Saturday, October 20) it should become clear whether
Britain is about to join the growing tide of European rebellion against economic
austerity that has become particularly vociferous and violent in Greece and Spain.
Terry Bell
Opinion | 24 October 2012
The challenges of being a goalkeeper
This week GroundUp interviewed Jayrad "Jimmy" Visagie, the 23-year old goalkeeper for the National First Division team Milano.
Margo Fortune
News | 24 October 2012
Grandmother tells about the tragedy of drug use for her grandson
Bulelwa Mbomela is in her 60s. She is the grandmother of Phumlani Mbomela who is 19 years old. Phumlani dropped out of school when he was in grade seven and he never went back.
Nokubonga Yawa
Brief | 24 October 2012
Clanwilliam hosts Khoi San dance competition
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
Vigilante killing in Mfuleni: Two leading SJC members arrested but deny involvement
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
Cape Town artists struggle to penetrate the market - an interview with Mxizo
The Western Cape has many talented artists. But often they struggle to make a living doing what they love. A talented artist who is determined to make it is Mxolisi Moyi a local Afro soul artist that hails from the township of Nyanga East infamously known for its high level of crime.
Mary-Jane Matsolo
News | 17 October 2012
Stateless in South Africa
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
Kenny Solomon - the chess star from Mitchell’s Plain
Kenny Solomon is South Africa's first chess grandmaster-elect.
Nathan Geffen
News | 17 October 2012
Dance teacher who raped students faces the music
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