This is a list of the main events of 14 to 20 May with links to news articles describing them.
GroundUp Staff
News | 21 May 2012
Gay rights groups and PASSOP commemorated International Day Against Homophobia and International Xenophobia Day at Observatory Hall.
Veronica Washaya
News | 17 May 2012
About 200 Social Justice Coalition (SJC) representatives in more than 10 taxis descended outside Cape Town’s Civic Centre on Wednesday afternoon to listen to the long awaited announcement of the launch of the janitorial service.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 17 May 2012
This is a list of the main events of 7 to 13 May with links to news articles describing them.
GroundUp Staff
News | 16 May 2012
Find out what entertainment and cultural events are happening in the next few days.
Mary-Jane Matsolo
News | 11 May 2012
Yesterday evening Ndifuna Ukwazi (Dare to know) hosted a seminar at Lookout Hill in Khayelitsha on nuclear power for South Africa. About 50 people attended.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 11 May 2012
Kwaito star Simphiwe Mpamile, better known by his stage name Brown Dash, died in Johannesburg’s Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital on 9 May.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 11 May 2012
Civil society organizations expressed concern during recent public hearings on the Traditional Courts Bill at the Western Cape Legislature.
Tariro Washinyira and Veronica Washaya
News | 10 May 2012
A Zimbabwean man became extremely ill after contracting meningitis at Lindela Repatriation Centre. His family has accused the Department of Home Affairs of infringing their rights by failing to inform them timeously.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 10 May 2012
GroundUp and The Sowetan have reported stockouts of antiretroviral medicines in Gauteng and Limpopo. This is unacceptable.
GroundUp Editor
News | 9 May 2012
Asanda Mankayi, also known as Brat or Ashan, celebrated his birthday on 5 May 2012 at Monate lounge in Long Street.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 8 May 2012
Social Justice Coalition hosted a meeting with the theme Design by the People in Khayelitsha.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 8 May 2012
In this regular new feature, GroundUp brings you the most important stories of the last week. We hope busy or young people who want a quick roundup of events will find this useful.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 7 May 2012
A mother and her 5 month old baby were killed in a drunken driving accident while the husband survived. "A drunk male driver came at a very high speed and hit our car. Right then I lost my family", the husband, Zola Mateza, said.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 7 May 2012
DJ Sbu performed in Khayelitsha yesterday. Groundup spoke to DJ Sbu after his performance. We asked for his message for the youth of Khayelitsha.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 4 May 2012
Toilets in many Cape Flats schools are in poor condition. GroundUp visited a school with a serious problem with its toilets and also interviewed the Western Cape Education Department about plans for addressing the problem.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 3 May 2012
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