Cape Flats murders are on the rise
Some areas have improved, but the overall picture is grim
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 16 January 2026
Overberg fires: saving the tortoises and snakes
Kogelberg centre says thousands of animals may have died
By Liz McGregor
News | 15 January 2026
We should not be playing war games with Iran, Russia and China
Repressive regimes should have no place in our military strategy
GroundView | 15 January 2026
Showdown outside Durban school over places for immigrant children
But it appears overcrowding is the main reason why children – both South Africans and immigrants – have not been placed
Brief | 14 January 2026
Cops who tortured man are still on duty
These police beat Juma Igiranieza, not suspected of any crime, with a bat and smothered him with a plastic bag. They were caught red-handed on CCTV.
News | 14 January 2026
District Six families ordered to vacate Searle Street cottages
Five families who have fought their eviction for years have lost their court battle
Law | 13 January 2026
Dunoon fire victims rush to rebuild homes as City proposes reblocking
The fire at Doornbach informal settlement left thousands homeless and over 600 structures destroyed
News | 13 January 2026
Philippi residents beat, stone and burn man to death for robbery
“People are fed up and disappointed with the police and the justice system, and are now forced to take the law into their own hands.”
Brief | 12 January 2026
Social housing set to be built at Salt River Market this year
Funding is secured, but about 50 families living in an informal settlement still need to be relocated
News | 12 January 2026