Thriving township karate dojos have struggle roots
“Karate is not only about kicking and punching but also building the character of the individual”
Photo Essay | 15 December 2025
City of Cape Town hits back against extortion
SANCO accused of threats and intimidation at MyCiTI bus depot; denies any link to extortion
By David Capel
Feature | 12 December 2025
“A soap opera with bodyslams”: meet Cape Town’s pro wrestlers
Unique characters take to the ring in an epic display of physicality
Text by Ishmael Mabena. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 12 December 2025
Living on R2,320 a month: Here’s how a pensioner spends her grant
“Sometimes by the 15th of the month, the groceries are all done,” says 61-year-old Noah Libbie
News | 11 December 2025
Police fail to confiscate firearms from domestic violence perpetrators, report finds
Guns are used in 35% of murders of women
News | 11 December 2025
After the shelter: Cape Town’s urgent need to house homeless people
Shelters and Safe Spaces are only stop-gap solutions. Transitional accommodation and support is needed, say experts.
News | 10 December 2025
Protesters demand Cape Town holocaust centre recognise genocide in Gaza
The vigil also marks International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide
Brief | 9 December 2025
GroundUp wins court case against Gauteng government
Social development department must disclose all grants made to organisations from 2014 to 2024
Law | 8 December 2025
Three candidates recommended for Lottery chair
Portfolio committee’s recommendation must be confirmed by national assembly, and then Minister Parks Tau has the final say
Brief | 5 December 2025