Latest study finds over 6,000 people living on the streets of Cape Town
Mayor Plato says there is a need for more safe spaces for homeless people
Brief | 18 July 2019
Relief on the way for Western Cape’s overstressed post-mortem facilities
New R281-million Forensic Pathology Facility in Observatory has double capacity of Salt River
By Candy Chan
News | 18 July 2019
Loyiso Basso left gang life to open a restaurant
Mgoli’s corner in Khayelitsha has been running for two years
Brief | 17 July 2019
Parents protest after school hit by spate of robberies
Education MEC laments increasing burglaries in Western Cape schools
By Velani Ludidi and GroundUp Staff
News | 16 July 2019
Grabouw farm worker strike ends after more than two months
But Oak Valley says union has not signed agreement
Brief | 16 July 2019
Masiphumelele’s R15-million new taxi rank cannot operate
City says taxi association has refused to sign a memorandum of agreement
Brief | 15 July 2019
State approves Tormin’s massive West Coast mining expansion
Environmental and activist groups appeal decision
By John Yeld
News | 15 July 2019
Shelter supports City’s approach to homeless people
“Exemptions from the bylaw for homeless people will increase impunity and lead to worse social conditions on the street” says CEO of Haven Night Shelter
Text by Tariro Washinyira. Photos by Masixole Feni.
News | 15 July 2019
Massive police operation on Cape Flats
First night raid takes place in Bheki Cele’s promised response to spike in murders
News | 12 July 2019