In photos: Mahikeng revolts against unemployment and corruption

Protesters demand removal of Premier Supra Mahumapelo

By GroundUp Reporter

Photo Essay | 21 April 2018

Traders vs Transnet: court case has consequences for informal businesses

Mogwase’s informal traders argue that closing their businesses will make them dependent on the state

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Law | 19 March 2018

Zimbabwean children held for three months by South African government

Kids aged between two and 12 taken into custody, no contact with parents

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News | 14 February 2018

Orphaned child’s 10-year battle for a birth certificate

Family caught in catch-22 situation

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News | 28 November 2017

Hekpoort settlement has been trying for 12 years to get water

Frustrated Schaumburg residents fed-up with politicians

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News | 11 October 2017

Marikana: Lonmin’s dodgy housing record

GroundUp inquiry reveals painfully slow pace of construction

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Feature | 4 September 2017

Mine workers remember the Marikana massacre

Five years later conditions in nearby Nkaneng township remain largely unchanged

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News | 17 August 2017

Most allegations of assault in prison are not properly investigated

Inmate claims he was “assaulted, choked and humiliated” by officials

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News | 22 June 2017

Schaumberg residents protest against years of state neglect

A community that has built its own preschool needs government support

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News | 5 June 2017

Wildebeestkuil residents have been waiting 15 years for their land

A stone's throw away but no land in sight

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Opinion | 6 October 2016

Victory for critics of Lonmin royalties deal

Court reinstates members of traditional council

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News | 27 September 2016

Radio debate on Lonmin deal shut down

Bapo Ba Mogale Traditional Council members force community radio station in Brits to cancel a live interview with critics of its Lonmin deal

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News | 22 July 2016

Game of thrones in Pilanesberg

Three-way battle over Bakgatla chieftainship

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News | 10 May 2016

Leaders battle over community’s R26 billion wealth

The fight for the soul of the Bakgatla Ba-Kgafela

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Opinion | 14 March 2016

Will North West premier depose tainted tribal leader?

Or do too many politicians have a vested interest in his continued reign?

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Analysis | 25 January 2016