Photo Essay

In photos: Citrusdal cut off from the world

Road into town collapses in flood. Officials are trying to access the town from gravel roads.

Blankets and food needed in Cape Town’s flooded informal settlements

Some learners have missed examinations

In photos: Hunger and hope in Touwsrivier

Kalk Bay’s beloved buskers

Some have been playing music on these streets for 20 years

Flooding in Eastern Cape: municipality blames residents, residents blame municipality

1,200 people evacuated in Nelson Mandela Bay after heavy rains

Mass boeka transforms notorious Manenberg street

Over 200 people were treated to a meal as part of the annual “Boeka in die Laan” event on Sunday

Taking intellectual disability awareness month to the finish line

The annual event raises awareness and support

Over 1,000 march in support of queer pride

“We should be able to live without fear of being persecuted just for who we are”

Cape Town is moving people off the streets. We asked homeless residents what they thought

“We are also part of the community,” says Nathan Ludick, who lives in Virginia Avenue Park

Township boxer wants to train “the next Tyson”

But Masiphumelele’s boxing gym has hardly any equipment

“We’re losing big time”- businesses crippled by Eskom blackouts

Reduced income and extra costs are hurting local enterprise

Families flock to Cape Town’s historic tidal pools

Some people came as children, now they bring their own children

Where are children playing this December?

A photo essay and reflection

The most borrowed books from five Cape Town libraries

Public libraries are hosting a range of events and activities to keep children entertained this holiday

The GroundUp roundup: a year in photos

Hundreds of athletes join National Special Olympics Summer Games

Athletes selected at the national games will represent the country at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Germany