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Large part of Johannesburg without electricity since Saturday

More than 100 homes destroyed in Philippi blaze

The Big Issue might have to shut down after R600,000 cyber scam

Large part of Johannesburg without electricity since Saturday

More than 100 homes destroyed in Philippi blaze

By Ground Up 05-12-23 10:47

No fatalities but 362 people left to rebuild from the ashes

The Big Issue might have to shut down after R600,000 cyber scam

By Ground Up 30-11-23 12:40

It was a targeted attack, says cyber security firm probing the theft from the magazine’s account

Widespread destruction caused by heavy rains in KZN

By Fazila Olla 23-10-23 11:52

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management teams are currently assisting people affected by heavy rainfall and strong winds that caused widespread destruction over the weekend.

Cape Town Libraries: Cable theft and shootings force closures

By Ground Up 23-10-23 10:54

But the people who work at the libraries in Hanover Park and Bellville are determined to continue creating safe spaces for their communities

Group threaten to “shut down” Bloemfontein

Group threatens to “shut down” Bloemfontein

By Ground Up 19-10-23 10:14

Mangaung Concerned Community want jobs

Millions spent but 7 years later still no water for Eastern Cape villagers

Eastern Cape: Millions spent but 7 years later still no water for villagers

By Ground Up 18-10-23 11:40

Water project for Libode started in 2016

Lawyers fed-up with shambles in Master’s Offices

By Ground Up 18-10-23 11:12

“We’ve been waiting for files for years”

South Africa tourist killed Uganda attack

SA tourist killed on safari in Uganda

By Jenni Baxter 18-10-23 10:21

The attack took place just outside a popular safari park. Our deepest condolences to family and friends of the victims…

This is how I try to survive crime in Philippi

Crime in Philippi: This is how I try to survive

By Ground Up 17-10-23 11:38

Living in Samora Machel, Cape Town, you hear gunshots any time of the day

Court error causes years of delay in prisoner’s appeal

By Ground Up 16-10-23 15:40

Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services received 2,244 complaints from prisoners appealing their sentences. KZN accounted for nearly half of these.

Almost 4,000 households still to be moved off Cape Town railway land

By Ground Up 13-10-23 12:04

While plans for temporary relocation of 891 households occupying the Central Line are making progress, thousands of households remain on the railway

Cape Town animal clinic staff beaten at gunpoint

By Jenni Baxter 12-10-23 10:17

Staff are heartbroken. If you live abroad, pls consider helping after the attack and robbery…

People dig out Cape Town bridge to build shelters

By Ground Up 10-10-23 12:05

City says Potsdam Road bridge is okay but the households will be relocated

Joburg City to blame for “dark buildings” crisis say property owners

By Ground Up 09-10-23 12:23

Albert Street fire tragedy sparks renewed attempt to evict hundreds of people living in derelict downtown buildings

Political appointments cripple Lesotho hospital

By Ground Up 09-10-23 11:50

Wage bill at flagship Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital balloons by R48-million over a year as politicians appoint family members and friends

DA to introduce Private Member’s Bill to enable the Springboks and Proteas to continue using our national flag

By Fazila Olla 06-10-23 10:57

Springboks and Proteas threatened with national flag ban, after SA falls foul of World Anti-Doping Code

Mop-up operations continue across Western Cape

By Fazila Olla 05-10-23 22:43

Mop up operations across the Western Cape are still underway after thousands of people and animals were affected during the storm on Sunday 24 September.

Space muffin trio charged with attempted murder after getting schoolkids stoned

By Jenni Baxter 05-10-23 21:12

The children were sold the muffins, laced with cannabis, at their school gates…

Extortion rings prey on poor communities

By Ground Up 05-10-23 12:05

An owner of a fruit and vegetable stall in Philippi says he must pay a gang R500 a month not to rob him

Some pensioners are still queuing for hours for their grants

SASSA: Pensioners still queuing for hours for their grants

By Ground Up 04-10-23 13:05

But payments seem to be going more smoothly, at least in some places

City of Ekurhuleni warns residents of snakes

By Fazila Olla 03-10-23 12:24

The City of Ekurhuleni has cautioned pet owners to be extremely cautious and keep an eye on their domestic animals since they can become prey to snakes.