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
News | 21 June 2025
Suspension of “whistleblower” traffic officers is unlawful, court rules
Traffic department has no ticket books or breathalysers, officers claimed
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
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
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