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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

GroundUp news: District Six claimants fear they will never enjoy restitution

District Six claimants fear they will die before restitution is completed; lower court judges to hold lunchtime demonstrations over poor working conditions; homegrown bicycle delivery service creates jobs in Langa. Africa Melane speaks to Marecia Damons of GroundUp News.   Good Morning Cape Town …

GroundUp news: Recovering addicts march for greater support from government

Around 200 people marched through Cape Town in the annual Recovery Walk to celebrate recovery from substance abuse; draft affidavit describes how R17-million was paid to 28 companies for services not delivered to Fort Hare University; a private school in Ottery which caters to learners with disabil…

GroundUp News: Hundreds in Mfuleni facing eviction

Hundreds in Mfuleni face eviction from land owned by Shoprite; a case of justice delayed after judge hands down ruling more than three years later; and a 19-year-old supports her family by making deliveries by E-bike. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories.   …

GroundUp News: Angry residents set police van alight

Angry Delft residents set police van alight after it crashed into a shack and killed a boy; SASSA has refunded pensioners after an intervention by GroundUp over insurance premium deductions; a man who has been on the housing waiting list has built a house on unoccupied land. Lester Kiewit speaks to…