Hundreds march on Parliament demanding an increase in alcohol tax
“In our communities we have shebeens that operate 24 hours”
News | 18 February 2026
Cofimvaba: a town without public toilets
Last week, the town was down to just two toilets but these have no water
Brief | 18 February 2026
Residents demand answers about future of Atlantis centre
City of Cape Town says property use is still under consideration
News | 18 February 2026
Doctors complain about choice of equipment at Gauteng hospital as thousands await cancer scans
Concern about decision to buy Chinese MRI machine from local company instead of one from Philips
By Chris Bateman and Raymond Joseph
News | 18 February 2026
SANRAL roadworks stalled for 17 months
Project to widen R510 in Limpopo has been at a standstill since 2024
Brief | 18 February 2026
Government promises to fix payment backlog choking film industry
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition tells Parliament it will secure urgent funding
By Liezl Human
News | 17 February 2026
What is antisemitism?
And who gets to decide what it is?
By Anthony Fish Hodgson and Caitlin Le Roith
Opinion | 17 February 2026
Johannesburg Master’s Office: allegations of corruption and incompetence
“If you don’t pay the cooldrink money, your things are not going to get done”
By Justin Brown
Feature | 17 February 2026
More than R36-million in lottery money has been spent on this old age home in nine years. But it is still not ready
The home in eDumbe, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, is one of several projects under investigation by the SIU
By Joseph Bracken and Raymond Joseph
News | 17 February 2026
Photo Essays
In photos: Not your usual ballroom dance
“To celebrate queerness in its entirety … is something very special.”
Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL
But the company has dismissed the claim that it is leaving South Africa as disinformation
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Features
Langeberg water restrictions caused by lack of planning
Summer water restrictions in Robertson and surrounding towns are not due to a lack of water
Lesotho’s failed multi-million rand high-altitude sports centre
The decaying Rapokolana facility was built in 2005 but has never been fully operational. It is a missed opportunity for athletes from South Africa and Lesotho.
Our Editorials
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Repressive regimes should have no place in our military strategy
Judges should respect press freedom
There have been too many prepublication gag orders in recent times
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60 years since District Six was declared whites-only: A man's home is he's castle!
This whole story reminds me of Gaza, as a young girl I attended Trafalgar Primary Cchool, in Cape T… Read more
Funding cuts for child care reversed: This court victory for NPOs is a massive win for accountability
This court victory for NPOs is a massive win for accountability. It’s a tragedy that the Department… Read more
KZN SASSA offices overwhelmed: SASSA offices are useless
Good morning I have to elaborate more on this article because I don't believe the problem is just s… Read more
Fishers furious about linefish quota cuts: Why are trawlers allowed to expand?
The West Coast fishing giants with trawlers, have of course no reduction in quota. A brand new traw… Read more
How Cape Town can save water: Serious concerns about water reuse go beyond ownership
Dear Groundup, Yes there are serious concerns about the City of Cape Town's plan for water reuse… Read more