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Budget cuts, bureaucracy and payment delays put Gauteng’s most vulnerable at risk
Almost five months into the financial year, some welfare organisations have not been paid
By Seth Thorne
News | 28 July 2026
Church band instruments worth R100,000 stolen and sold for scrap
Cape Town youth brass band pleads for help
News | 28 July 2026
Exposing a syndicate — by getting scammed
And how we were let down by a bank and the police
By Joel Cedras
News | 27 July 2026
Immigrants accuse authorities of unlawful searches at Joburg shelter
Police and City officials attempted a door-to-door search on Thursday without warrants at Wemmer Shelter amid rising tensions over immigration
News | 25 July 2026
Four years ago their son was brought home dead in a police van. They want answers.
George and Sally van Rooyen say the justice system has failed them
News | 25 July 2026
Dodgy foundation must repay R4-million lottery grant meant for school boreholes
The boreholes had existed for three years before the NLC grant was awarded to the Mshandukani Foundation
News | 24 July 2026
Botrivier farm owner accused of “constructive eviction” tactics
The owner of Barton Vineyards and Villas says he removed a farmhouse roof over asbestos concerns but weeks later occupants remain roofless
By Rasaad Adams
News | 24 July 2026
New battle looms over future of Tokai and Cecilia pine plantations
SANParks ordered by forestry department to clear all remaining pines
By John Yeld
News | 24 July 2026
Famous Joburg shopping hub closed after demolitions
Hundreds of immigrant traders lose their livelihoods after City moves against Marble Towers
By Kimberly Mutandiro and GroundUp Staff
News | 23 July 2026