South Africa | GroundUp

Tshwane investigation into illegal suburb raises hopes

Leeuwfontein home owners want their neighbourhood to be made a formal part of the city so that they can get water and sanitation

By Warren Mabona

Brief | 23 June 2025

Court annuls man’s second marriage because his first wife did not consent

Only the first wife will be allowed to claim from the estate

By Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti

Law | 23 June 2025

Social housing at Salt River Market moves one step forward

Heritage approval granted, but funding is uncertain and informal settlement families still need to be relocated

By Matthew Hirsch and Daniel Steyn

News | 23 June 2025

Helping the dogs and cats of De Doorns

The Sidewalk Specials team has built up trust in the community

Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.

Photo Essay | 23 June 2025

Call for Stellenbosch University to take a stand on Gaza

Other universities in South Africa have passed resolutions criticising the war

By Matthew Hirsch

News | 21 June 2025

Suspension of “whistleblower” traffic officers is unlawful, court rules

Traffic department has no ticket books or breathalysers, officers claimed

By Johnnie Isaac

Brief | 21 June 2025

Alarm raised over plans for state-run lottery

Since its inception, a private company has been responsible for operating the lottery and selling tickets. That is set to change in 2034

By Raymond Joseph

News | 20 June 2025

Rape cover up trial: police detained victim overnight near her rapist

Rapist’s DNA has been linked to two open cases

By Benita Enoch

News | 20 June 2025

Khayelitsha businesses demand Shoprite use their services

The Khayelitsha Security and Cleaning Association claim they’ve convinced Shoprite to broker a deal with their members’ companies

By Vincent Lali

Brief | 20 June 2025

We tested Zamzam water sold in South Africa. Here’s what we found

Bottles we bought in Cape Town do not match the chemical profile of Zamzam water sourced from Saudi Arabia

By Yaseen Bardien and GroundUp Staff

Feature | 20 June 2025

Darling Street families in limbo after eviction case postponed

The Department of Public Works will meet with the City of Cape Town to discuss alternative accommodation

By Matthew Hirsch

Brief | 19 June 2025

South Africa needs to do more to tackle antimicrobial resistance, warn experts

This is a “pandemic which is wreaking havoc, is not being attended to properly and not being taken seriously enough”

By Liezl Human

Brief | 19 June 2025

MPs not impressed with new SASSA verification process

Treasury may withhold funds if SASSA does not meet its conditions

By Marecia Damons

News | 19 June 2025

Three Durban cops deny rape cover up

The state alleges a rape victim was detained by Brighton Beach officers and intimidated into withdrawing charges

By Benita Enoch

News | 19 June 2025

Multi-billion Limpopo mega-project has ground to a halt

Makhado Special Economic Zone, announced in 2018, was intended to attract investments of R40-billion

By Andries van Zyl

News | 19 June 2025

Loan company exploited social grant beneficiaries, court rules

JDG Trading sold disability or retrenchment insurance to people who were already disabled or unemployed

By Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti

Law | 19 June 2025