News
Khayelitsha’s emerging chess stars
Masiphumelele primary school in Khayelitsha is growing a group of promising chess players. The people driving chess at the school believe it has an important educational role.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 19 September 2012
Zimbabwean family alleges funeral company rip-off
Taurai Hativagone from Zimbabwe says he was conned out of thousands of rands by Sonandi Family Funerals company who failed to deliver on promises to provide services for his brother’s funeral, including sending the body to Zimbabwe by air.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 19 September 2012
Cape Town’s stray dog problem
He limps as he quickly crosses the busy road of NY 1 in Gugulethu, probably injured by another dog who is in the same position as he is. No home, no food, no care.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 19 September 2012
Farm worker who loses finger alleges he has not been compensated
Fabiea Thokoana, a 39 year old worker at Kanetvlei Farm in Worcester, says that he is battling to obtain compensation after he lost his middle finger while on duty on 29 May this year.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 19 September 2012
Government formula milk sold for profit
Some spaza shop owners in Khayelitsha are selling Department of Health (DoH) formula milk that is marked "Not for resale". This milk is supposed to be given free to HIV-positive mothers to give to their babies instead of breast milk.
Mary-Jane Matsolo
News | 12 September 2012
Switch on the lights
Providing working street lights is an important part of a city administration's duties. Street lights help people to walk or drive safely after dark. Last week it was reported that half the road deaths in the Western Cape are pedestrians. Lack of lighting as well as walkways across busy roads are likely among the causes of this.
GroundUp Editor
News | 12 September 2012
Chippa United star Diego Brown talks about a soccer player’s challenges
GroundUp interviewed Chippa United's 25-year mid-fielder and left back, Diego Brown.
Margo Fortune
News | 12 September 2012
It’s still dark in Khayelitsha
Earlier this year, GroundUp published a story on the issue of street lights not working on Lansdowne Road in Khayelitsha.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 12 September 2012
Five years and still no street lights on N2 Gateway
Delft ward councillor Michael Sandile Toko is in charge of ward 20 which includes Voorbrug, Eindhoven and Delft South. His duties include bringing services and projects provided by the City of Cape Town to the people of these areas.
Mary-Jane Matsolo
News | 12 September 2012