Fort Hare paid R17-million for work that was never done, investigation finds
ICT department staff and service providers implicated in alleged multimillion-rand scam
By Raymond Joseph and Johnnie Isaac
News | 17 October 2025
Historic Fort Hare buildings torched during student protests
They are demanding the immediate resignation of Vice Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu
Brief | 10 October 2025
Municipal strike called off in Buffalo City
SAMWU members went on strike for a week over outsourcing
Brief | 23 September 2025
Thousands of municipal workers take to the streets in Buffalo City, despite interdict
Roads around the city barricaded with burning tyres, but SAMWU denies its members were involved
Brief | 17 September 2025
Buffalo City municipal workers go on strike
South African Municipal Workers’ Union wants an end to private contracting of primary municipal services
News | 16 September 2025
Buffalo City wastes millions on vanity projects while essential infrastructure crumbles
More than R200-million blown on mismanaged tourist attractions while beaches are polluted by sewage
Feature | 1 September 2025
Buffalo City wants to recover R16-million in Covid housing funds
Officials and contractors need to pay up, council resolves
By Johnnie Isaac and GroundUp Staff
News | 9 May 2025
Helping hand offered to woman feeding children in East London
The Lunchbox Fund and the Development Bank have committed to providing meals to Zandile Mtungata’s organisation
By Mike Loewe
Brief | 17 October 2024
Child malnutrition in the Eastern Cape has more than doubled
Community project in Duncan Village helps feed hungry children
By Mike Loewe
News | 26 September 2024