Articles for GroundUp Staff

News that mattered: 2016 in photos

Conflict on campuses, hint of justice for miners, a heated election, our most successful Olympics, and other stories on GroundUp this year

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Photo Essay | 19 December 2016

Gupta company fails to pay R4.2m clinic bill

Optimum Coal Mine is failing to meet its Mining Charter obligations

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News | 13 December 2016

Old age pensioners should get funeral insurance, says Black Sash

Amendments to Social Assistance Act proposed

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News | 6 December 2016

Social grants: Minister to make announcement on switchover

Black Sash warns of looming national crisis

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News | 28 November 2016

Stop giving to beggars so they can move elsewhere, says City councillor

I’m on the streets because my shack has been destroyed by the City, says homeless woman

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News | 28 November 2016

Understanding the court challenge to the nuclear deal

Major case against state capture will be heard in December

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GroundView | 25 November 2016

Quick guide to the National Minimum Wage

Essential info for employers and employees

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Explainer | 21 November 2016

Grieving relatives demand Qedani Mahlangu’s resignation

Dozens protest outside Gauteng health department's offices over deaths following closure of Life Esidimeni

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News | 27 October 2016

“We want Blade” chant UCT staff at Parliament

"Funding is the key element to resolving this crisis"

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News | 26 October 2016