NEWS
18 July 2019
“Gangster type approach” says human rights activist
By Tariro Washinyira
BRIEF
Mayor Plato says there is a need for more safe spaces for homeless people
By Mary-Anne Gontsana
New R281-million Forensic Pathology Facility in Observatory has double capacity of Salt River
By Candy Chan
17 July 2019
Mgoli’s corner in Khayelitsha has been running for two years
By Velani Ludidi
16 July 2019
Education MEC laments increasing burglaries in Western Cape schools
By Velani Ludidi and GroundUp Staff
But Oak Valley says union has not signed agreement
By Ashraf Hendricks
15 July 2019
City says taxi association has refused to sign a memorandum of agreement
By Ella Ndongeni
Environmental and activist groups appeal decision
By John Yeld
“Exemptions from the bylaw for homeless people will increase impunity and lead to worse social conditions on the street” says CEO of Haven Night Shelter
Text by Tariro Washinyira. Photos by Masixole Feni.
12 July 2019
First night raid takes place in Bheki Cele’s promised response to spike in murders
Bheki Cele announced on Thursday night that the SANDF would be deployed to several townships on the Cape Flats to assist with policing measures to curb crime
PHOTO ESSAY
It doesn’t make all the violence stop but it reminds people that there is beauty in the world, says volunteer
11 July 2019
“We want each classroom to have 30 kids like in white schools” says community leader
By Vincent Lali
Cases of diarrhoea and malnutrition have dropped
By Elsabé Brits
Bheki Cele visited the home where six women were shot dead last Friday night. Five men were also gunned down in two separate incidents on the same weekend in the area.
EDITORIAL
Growthpoint’s explanation for Foreshore property sale is unconvincing, but the City has the hardest questions to answer
By GroundUp Editors
