Thousands march in Cape Town in support of ICJ order against Israel
Case to stop Israeli attack on Rafah was brought by South African government
By Matthew Hirsch and Nathan Geffen
News | 26 May 2024
Rubber bullets versus stones at Blikkiesdorp protest
Protesters and City in dispute over housing project
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 24 May 2024
Strandfontein development could make critically endangered butterfly extinct
The only colony of one of the world’s most endangered butterflies is within sight of a large, multi-storey development
News | 24 May 2024
Sex workers picket at Parliament ahead of elections
#WhoSpeaksForUs? campaign launched
By Liezl Human
Brief | 23 May 2024
Cape Town protesters block busy road, demanding services
They are angry that refugees living in a tent on the same land have toilets and water, but they do not
Brief | 22 May 2024
City of Cape Town backtracks on housing agreement with Mfuleni backyarders
New housing development will not only be for the backyarders, says the City
News | 22 May 2024
Deadline for comment on City of Cape Town’s new homeless strategy
Public comment closes Wednesday
By GroundUp Staff and Matthew Hirsch
News | 21 May 2024
Last four traders at Salt River Market to fight their eviction
Site to be used for 1,000 affordable housing units
Text by Marecia Damons. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 21 May 2024
“Silent disease” outed at African Hepatitis Convention
Many South Africans with hepatitis go undiagnosed
By Liezl Human
News | 20 May 2024