Government
Are South Africa’s dams safe? Government does not know
A lack of qualified inspectors and low compliance with safety reports raises concerns in Parliament
News | 18 September 2024
Cutting of 2,400 teacher posts questioned in Western Cape Parliament
MEC for education David Maynier insists it is an “absolute last resort”
By Tori Newby
Brief | 12 September 2024
Mike Ngulube’s desperate search for his baby’s body
A year after the Marshalltown fire which killed Memory and her mother Joyce, the child’s body has not been returned to her father
News | 6 September 2024
Government spokespersons should take their job seriously
They are well-paid public servants, but diligence is the exception
GroundView | 19 July 2024
Hold officials personally liable to strengthen our democracy
Accountability through the ballot box is not enough
By Thuto Gabaphethe and Thandeka Kathi
Opinion | 30 May 2024
Gauteng government rejects request for public-funding information
GroundUp asked for details of billions of rands in grants the Department of Social Development paid to non-profit organisations
News | 10 May 2024
Housing activists lose Tafelberg case
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled the sale of the site for private development was lawful
Law | 12 April 2024
Video: We asked people what they want President Ramaphosa to say in the State of the Nation Address
“I want him to talk about crime … and youth who need jobs”
By Ashraf Hendricks and Marecia Damons
Video | 8 February 2024
Hundreds of people from mining communities march in Pretoria
The protest follows a summit hosted by Mining Affected Communities United in Action
News | 8 February 2024