One-year-old toddler drowns in Mfuleni flood water In a heartbreaking tragedy, a young boy’s life was tragically cut short after he...
Sias: Man acquitted of Meghan Cremer murder now out on parole Jeremy Sias, the man acquitted of the murder of showjumper, Meghan Cremer, has officially...
Aunty Bettie: a lifetime of fighting for women farm workers Words: Liezl Human / GroundUp ‘I will always fight for my people,’ says 60-year-old...
Severe wind alert: Strong winds expected across the country A potent frontal depression situated just south of South Africa is currently generating very...
Cape of Good Hope SPCA rescues abused dogs in Goodwood Last week, a social media video which gained traction, revealed the abuse of a...
Philippi teen dies after being caught in gang war crossfire A teenager from Philippi has died after being caught in the crossfire of a...
Residential fires surge in Cape Town: 105 fatalities in six months Residential fires in Cape Town have increased by 20% over the past 12 months,...
Hundreds march in Khayelitsha to demand that Eskom re-open its service centre Picture and Words: Vincent Lali/GroundUp Hundreds of angry Khayelitsha residents marched to Eskom’s offices in...
Search for two men swept away in Klipheuwel floods enters fifth day The search for two men who were swept away by floodwaters in Klipheuwel, an...
Cop killer sentenced to life in prison four years after murder A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a police...
Dogs and cats get their own taxi in Cape Town Words: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp A handful of four-legged companions from Vrygrond in Cape Town...
Dozens of families affected as polluted Cape Town dam overflows Picture and Words: Peter Luhanga/ GroundUp Relentless winter rains in Cape Town have caused a...
Cape airports resume flights after last week’s storms Flights at Kimberley and George airports have resumed after being suspended over the weekend...
CoCT to pursue legal action against illegal land occupations The City of Cape Town is taking a firm stance against the illegal occupation...
Soul-warming vs health-harming: Study reveals fireplace health risks As we head deeper into the icy grip of Cape Town’s winter, cosying up...
Nine killed, several injured in violent weekend across Cape Town Western Cape police faced a challenging weekend, with at least nine people found dead...
City invests R77 million to employ and upskill youth through EPWP The City of Cape Town has invested R77 million in a skills development programme...
Cape Town provides 10000+ flood kits amid severe storms The City of Cape Town’s Human Settlements Directorate issued more than 10 000 flood...
Batten down the hatches: Cape Town families shovel sand to fend off further flooding Picture and words: Sandiso Phaliso and Marecia Damons / GroundUp Families living in informal settlements across...
SPCA flood relief update: See your support in action The recent severe weather has had a devastating impact on communities. Thanks to the...