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
Khayelitsha residents take over SASSA meeting to voice grievances
“What solutions is the minister bringing?” Residents unimpressed by promised visit by Social Development Minister
News | 25 June 2025
Court to decide fate of Hope Street homeless camp
Housing rights group argues the City’s Safe Space shelters do not meet constitutional requirements for alternative accommodation
News | 24 June 2025
Illegal enlargement of West Coast farm dam condoned
The Western Cape government has issued retroactive environmental authorisation for a dam project undertaken eight years ago
By John Yeld
News | 23 June 2025