News | GroundUp

Learners and teachers march for safer schools in Nelson Mandela Bay

SAPS promises more police visibility around schools

By Joseph Chirume

News | 23 April 2024

Limpopo villagers force minister to turn around

Giyani protesters block Senzo Mchunu’s access to water project

By Bernard Chiguvare

News | 23 April 2024

Trains are running again on Metrorail’s Southern Line but the embankment needs attention

The Transport Minister is due to catch a train from Fish Hoek to Cape Town on Tuesday

By Sandiso Phaliso and Steve Kretzmann

News | 22 April 2024

Corruption accused Edwin Sodi’s company still not blacklisted by Treasury

City of Tshwane asked for Blackhead Consulting to be put on the list of restricted suppliers more than two months ago

By Steve Kretzmann

News | 19 April 2024

Roads are littered with potholes and overgrown grass in this Soweto community

City promises the roads will soon be resurfaced as a temporary solution

By Silver Sibiya

News | 19 April 2024

Shelters for homeless families a rarity

The Somerset West Family Shelter is one of few in the country

Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.

News | 19 April 2024

Ekurhuleni shack dwellers’ hopes of getting flush toilets dashed

City of Ekurhuleni says five families can safely share a chemical toilet

By Kimberly Mutandiro

News | 18 April 2024

Witness says camera footage shows Cape Town lawyer damaged neighbour’s car

Gary Trappler accused by neighbour of race attack

By Sandiso Phaliso

News | 17 April 2024

Thousands of school children stuck without transport months into school year

Eastern Cape transport and education departments are being taken to court

By Lucas Nowicki

News | 17 April 2024

Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about hunger

We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi

By GroundUp Staff

News | 17 April 2024

Sasol makes the world CO2 emissions blacklist

The company is among 57 companies in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions

By Liezl Human

News | 17 April 2024

450 families, one water tap in Cape Town informal settlement

City promises to inspect

By Sandiso Phaliso

News | 17 April 2024

African Oystercatcher bucks the trend in crashing bird populations

The species has gone from “Near Threatened” to “Least Concern” on the Red Data List

By John Yeld

News | 16 April 2024

Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about a sugar tax

We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi

By GroundUp Staff

News | 16 April 2024

Tshwane shack dwellers say extortion gangs make them pay for water

Municipality says it’s unaware of this

By Jabulile Mbatha

News | 16 April 2024

The only post office open in Makhanda has not had electricity for nine months

Staff use their cellphones to light their work

By Loyiso Dyongman

News | 16 April 2024