Obituary
The man who helped expose lottery corruption has died
Ado Krige supplied key documents that blew corruption at the NLC wide open
Obituary | 10 February 2026
Barbara Bell fought all her life for South Africa’s children
Outspoken activist died last week aged 86
Obituary | 4 July 2025
Three lessons in activism from Mark Weinberg
Weinberg, a key figure in the Right2Know Campaign, died on 28 January 2025
Obituary | 4 February 2025
Pravin Gordhan was that rare thing: an honest politician
He deserves to be remembered as a courageous person who served the country with great distinction
Obituary | 13 September 2024
Ayanda Kota, who dedicated his life to fighting for the underdog, has died
Chair of the Unemployed People’s Movement was Makhanda’s most prominent activist
By Loyiso Dyongman and GroundUp Staff
Obituary | 23 February 2024
A Quiet Lion: A Tribute to land activist Moss Sekobane
He was a tireless worker for the rights of the vulnerable
Obituary | 29 January 2024
A few words in honour of Mkhuseli Sizani
Former GroundUp reporter embodied journalism’s finest ideals
By James Stent
Obituary | 23 September 2023
Nontsikelelo Zwedala: an unsung hero of the struggle for HIV medicines
She was one of the complainants in a Competition Commission case that resulted in antiretroviral medicines becoming affordable
Obituary | 20 March 2023