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Playlist by Good Morning Cape Town with Lester KiewitEvery Wednesday at 06:40 on Good Morning Cape Town, we feature stories from GroundUp, a non-profit news agency that specialises in public interest journalism. GroundUp focuses on reporting stories tha…Follow the podcast:
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GroundUp news: SASSA suspends 70 000 grants as Searle Street families fight eviction and Lesotho soldiers are arrested for selling firearms to zama zamas
SASSA suspends 70 000 grant payments as part of eligibility clampdown; six Searle Street families vow to fight eviction; Lesotho soldiers arrested for selling firearms to Zama Zamas. Lester Kiewit speaks to Marecia Damons of GroundUp News. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast …
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GroundUp News: White paper on citizenship criticised by NGOs
Human rights organisations have shared their concerns over the Department of Home Affairs’ White Paper on citizenship which adopts First Safe Country Principle; Wesley Neumann’s return as principal to Heathfield High School has been delayed; explore the tunnels hidden under Cape Town’s streets. Les…
08:43
GroundUp News: SRD grant increase is unaffordable says National Treasury
National Treasury says they simply cannot afford to cover an increase in the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant; why the Jagger Library at UCT is still closed almost five years since big fire; the City of Cape Town will keep pools open for longer after community outcry. Lester Kiewit speaks to B…
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GroundUp News: Police officers who allegedly tortured man are still on duty
Three police officers who were caught on CCTV beating up a man underwent disciplinary process and allowed to go back on duty. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nathan Geffen, Editor of GroundUp News. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme i…
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GroundUp News: Small scale fishers fume over permit botch and crayfish quotas
Small scale fishers fume over botched permits and crayfish quotas as season starts; the process of rehoming Transnet land occupants in Dunoon has be set back due to an increase in land invaders; meet the pro-wrestlers of Cape Town. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about thes…
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GroundUp News: Canoe club classes disrupted by sewage and invasive hyacinth
Khayelitsha canoe club classes halted by sewage and invasive water hyacinth; disabled horse-riding organisation loses land claim battle; meet the turtle-trackers of Sodwana Bay. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiew…
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GroundUp News: Woman turns home into GBV safehouse, neutron star photo makes headlines, disabled artists festival in Cape Town
Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October from GroundUp about three compelling stories highlighting resilience, innovation, and creativity across South Africa. Victims of gender-based violence in Beaufort West are travelling nearly 200km to reach the nearest state shelter, prompting a local resident …
07:12
GroundUp News: Pensioners make repeat trips to apply for grants
Pensioners have been forced to make repeat trips to apply for SASSA grants; millions in lottery funding granted to Soweto Media Resources Centre, which operates Jozi FM radio station, has gone missing; and a photo essay of cape Town suburb Wittebome. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of Groun…
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GroundUp News: Family of Lily Mine victims camped for six years waiting for bodies to be returned
The family of the Lily Mine victims have been camping at the site for six years waiting for their bodies to be brought back to the surface; Parliament is considering whether to impeach Judge Nana Makhubele; an open-air cinema has been bringing temporary joy to Manenberg’s children. Lester Kiewit sp…
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GroundUp News: Unsafe and unsanitary pit toilets, sinkholes under shacks, boxing academy
Too many schools still depend on unsafe and unsanitary pit toilets; sinkholes are appearing once again under Khayelitsha shacks due to collapsing sewer lines; a sense of hope for Khayelitsha youth thanks to a boxing academy. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stori…
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