Articles for Ihsaan Haffejee

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Young roller skaters bring joy to Hammanskraal

About 30 skaters wowed audiences at “An African Celebration on Wheels” on the weekend

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Photo Essay | 10 July 2023

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Blind SA leads march, demands government ratifies treaty

It has been ten years since the Marrakesh Treaty was concluded to allow blind people access to published works in accessible formats

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News | 27 June 2023

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In photos: Young people march to Union Buildings

“They tell us to study hard and graduate and that this will lead to a better life but so many of my friends have not managed to find a job after completing their studies”

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Photo Essay | 16 June 2023

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Hundreds of athletes join National Special Olympics Summer Games

Athletes selected at the national games will represent the country at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Germany

Text and Photos by Ihsaan Haffejee

Photo Essay | 22 November 2022

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Parents, families and friends of South African queers join Soweto Pride

Celebration kicks of with protest over hate crime against LGBTQIA+ community

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News | 26 September 2022

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Government needs to speed up cannabis law reform, say protesters

“We’ve been given the constitutional right to grow and consume it, but we haven’t been given the right to trade with it,” says Linda Siboto

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Brief | 19 September 2022

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Protesters camp outside Soweto police station after a surge in gun deaths

Eldorado Park residents demand better policing

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News | 14 September 2022

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Babita Deokaran’s family demands justice for slain public servant

Memorial service held for whistleblower, murdered for exposing corruption in the health system

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News | 24 August 2022

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In photos: Mahikeng revolts against unemployment and corruption

Protesters demand removal of Premier Supra Mahumapelo

By GroundUp Reporter

Photo Essay | 21 April 2018

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Taxi drivers call for Mayor Masina’s resignation

Concern over delays in Ekhurhuleni’s bus rapid transport system

By GroundUp Reporter

News | 21 March 2018

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Call for action against abusive churches

Speak the Truth marches in Braamfontein

By GroundUp Reporter

News | 15 March 2018

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“It is me who must fix the police” says Mbalula

Mogale City: police minister promises quick action against drug dealers and corrupt cops

By GroundUp Reporter

News | 24 January 2018

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Police vehicle petrol-bombed in Hoërskool Overvaal protests

Local ANC leader says some parents want to meet to find a way forward

By GroundUp Reporter

News | 18 January 2018

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In photos: Protests and violence at Afrikaans high school

Dispute over language admission policy boils over

By GroundUp Reporter

Photo Essay | 17 January 2018

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Police call centre workers march to Union Buildings

Strike started in July

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News | 16 October 2017

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Freak storm in Gauteng leaves residents without electricity, water and toilets

I am just glad to be alive, says 70-year-old

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News | 11 October 2017