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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: Central Karoo municipalities lag behind rest of Western Cape
The Central Karoo towns of Beaufort West, Laingsburg and Prince Albert are trailing behind other Western Cape municipalities; the Special Investigating Unit has launched a probe into a R66 million grant to Netball SA for a World Cup 2023 legacy project; the Clanwilliam Animal Welfare Society (CLAWS…
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GroundUp News: Clothing company cries foul over liquidation bid by bargaining council
A clothing company implicated in sweatshop scandal cries foul; Philippi sees fourth vigilante killing since January; and how the City of Cape Town is converting waste into electricity Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. Good Morning Cape Town with Leste…
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GroundUp News: White paper on citizenship criticised by NGOs
Guest: Barbara October | GroundUp deputy editor The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has made a commitment to make voting easier for those with disabilities; a former Lottery boss found guilty of corruption has gone to court to fight to get his pension back; a look at some of the demands fro…
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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…
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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 …
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