Fidelity fire service is unlawful, says City of Cape Town
But Fidelity says it is “confident that no existing laws prohibit or restrict” its private service
By Liezl Human
News | 7 July 2025
Barbara Bell fought all her life for South Africa’s children
Outspoken activist died last week aged 86
Obituary | 4 July 2025
Extortionists “hell-bent” on derailing MyCiTi bus project, says City of Cape Town
Crossroads and Philippi business forums deny City’s allegations of intimidation and say they are being sidelined
News | 3 July 2025
New book tells the life of veteran activist Mandla Majola
The book was written by two professors from the United States
By Mary-Anne Gontsana and GroundUp Staff
News | 30 June 2025
Court win for housing company that has faced intimidation campaign
Disbarred advocate and dodgy company tried to take over properties owned by Communicare
Law | 29 June 2025
In photos: Overcome Heights battered by storm
Ward councillor says there’s a long-term plan to help the community
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Brenton Geach.
Brief | 28 June 2025
In photos: Hundreds of homes flooded in Saldanha Bay
Municipality and Gift of the Givers offer warm meals and clothing to victims
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 27 June 2025
Women, evicted from farms, march for housing
They want the Drakenstein Municipality to provide detailed plans, timeframes, and budget for housing
By Liezl Human
Brief | 27 June 2025
Khayelitsha residents scoop buckets of water from flooded homes
Many Taiwan informal settlement residents are now sleeping at the community hall
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 26 June 2025