Articles for GroundUp Staff
Whatever Trump says, whites are not doing badly in South Africa
How do we grow the economy and create a more racially equal society?
By GroundUp Staff and The Outlier
Charts | 5 December 2025
More than R200-million spent on unused sports stadiums
We know of at least eight stadiums that are currently serving no purpose
By GroundUp Staff and The Outlier
Charts | 28 November 2025
“Sink hole” families to be moved
Dozens of Khayelitsha families have been living above a collapsing sewer pipe
By Vincent Lali and GroundUp Staff
News | 26 November 2025
Quick explainer: the new inflation target
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced a new inflation target of 3% a year. What does this mean and why does it matter?
Explainer | 25 November 2025
Domestic violence against women: More cases are being reported to police
Women might be more likely to report cases than before, or violence is actually increasing.
By The Outlier and GroundUp Staff
Charts | 21 November 2025
How South Africa’s job market has changed
There are 2.6-million more jobs than in 2008, but 10.4-million more people who need them
By The Outlier and GroundUp Staff
Charts | 14 November 2025
Open Secrets to face armoured vehicle company in court
The case may have important implications for freedom of expression
Law | 13 November 2025
Ten takeaways from today’s budget speech
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he’s optimistic about the future
Explainer | 12 November 2025
Child support grant has saved millions of children, but there is still a way to go
7.8-million children remain below the food poverty line
By The Outlier and GroundUp Staff
Charts | 7 November 2025