Protesters call halt to home allocations in Eerste River
People who received title deeds in 2016 say they will stop new arrivals moving into Forest Village
By Vincent Lali
News | 31 October 2019
Marikana protesters bring grievances to Western Cape Premier’s front gate
Informal settlement residents want better security
News | 31 October 2019
Limpopo Premier wages “war on potholes” – but only on Facebook
Hours after the photoshoot, the trucks had left
Brief | 31 October 2019
Government scrambles as court deadline on foster care looms
Thousands of foster care grants at stake
News | 31 October 2019
How to buy your dream house using public money
Documents show that Lottopreneur Lesley Ramulifho used at least R5 million from a Lottery grant to pay for his luxury Pretoria house
Feature | 31 October 2019
Cape Town’s battle for spatial justice
There is a disconnect between what the City says and what it does when it comes to housing, development, and urban planning.
Analysis | 31 October 2019
Land to be freed up in Cape Town city centre
Land under unfinished freeway to be returned to City
Brief | 31 October 2019
Chaos in Cape Town as refugees evicted from city centre protest
Court order against protesters outside UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Text by Madison Yauger. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 30 October 2019
Another child drowns in Addo canal
Police have found the body of 11-year-old Olwenene Maqanda
News | 30 October 2019
Photo Essays
In photos: Not your usual ballroom dance
“To celebrate queerness in its entirety … is something very special.”
Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL
But the company has dismissed the claim that it is leaving South Africa as disinformation
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Features
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
Langeberg water restrictions caused by lack of planning
Summer water restrictions in Robertson and surrounding towns are not due to a lack of water
Our Editorials
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Repressive regimes should have no place in our military strategy
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60 years since District Six was declared whites-only: A man's home is he's castle!
This whole story reminds me of Gaza, as a young girl I attended Trafalgar Primary Cchool, in Cape T… Read more
Funding cuts for child care reversed: This court victory for NPOs is a massive win for accountability
This court victory for NPOs is a massive win for accountability. It’s a tragedy that the Department… Read more
KZN SASSA offices overwhelmed: SASSA offices are useless
Good morning I have to elaborate more on this article because I don't believe the problem is just s… Read more
Fishers furious about linefish quota cuts: Why are trawlers allowed to expand?
The West Coast fishing giants with trawlers, have of course no reduction in quota. A brand new traw… Read more
How Cape Town can save water: Serious concerns about water reuse go beyond ownership
Dear Groundup, Yes there are serious concerns about the City of Cape Town's plan for water reuse… Read more