Johannesburg Residents and Civil Society Demand Action on Water ‘Human Rights...
A coalition of civil society groups gathered outside the Johannesburg Council Chambers in Braamfontein on Sunday, demanding immediate and equitable action from Mayor Dada...
National Council Laments Implementation Gap in Disability Policies
While South Africa has developed strong policies for persons with disabilities, a significant failure to implement them is leaving thousands, particularly children, without access...
Tshwane Municipality fails to improve living conditions at Mamelodi Hostel
Living conditions for residents of Mamelodi Hostel appear to have deteriorated since GroundUp last reported on it in October 2022. More windows are broken,...
Johannesburg’s Water Crisis Deepens, Sparking Surge in Unregulated Borehole Drilling
The city of Johannesburg is grappling with a severe and growing water crisis, driven by ageing infrastructure, persistent power outages, and rising demand, leading...
Child drowned at construction site abandoned by City of Ekurhuleni
On 11 October, seven-year-old Tumelo Maseko left his Tsakane home to play with his friends. While his family thought he was playing nearby, the...
Coalition Crisis in Johannesburg as Partners Move Against Mayor Morero
The African National Congress (ANC) has launched a sharp criticism against several of its coalition partners following the filing of a motion of no...
Major Cocaine Bust in Midrand Sees R20 Million in Drugs Seized,...
In a significant intelligence-driven operation, Gauteng police have arrested a 56-year-old man and confiscated cocaine with an estimated street value of R20 million from...
Suspect Arrested in Mamelodi Double Homicide, Third Woman Survives
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of two cousins in Mamelodi East, Gauteng police confirmed. The suspect is...
High Court Denies Bail for Businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, Upholding Flight...
The High Court in Johannesburg has denied controversial businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's application for bail, upholding a lower court's ruling that he is a...
JMPD and SAPS in Standoff After Officers Arrested in Bekkersdal Raid
A serious confrontation between law enforcement agencies is unfolding after officers from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department's (JMPD) Tactical Unit were arrested by South...
ANC Spokesperson Says Party is ‘Cleaning Up’ Its Own Organization
The African National Congress (ANC) is actively engaged in a "clean-up" of its own organization, a party spokesperson stated on Tuesday, pointing to ongoing...
Johannesburg Mayor’s Clean-Up Campaign Faces Legal Challenge Over Trader Rights
A major enforcement campaign, led by Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, is underway in the city's inner district, aiming to reverse years of urban decay...
