Society

Khayelitsha’s first coffee shop opened

What do a fireman, an employee at a towel factory and a coffee barista have in common? They all make up the Department of Coffee (DOC), a new intimate coffee shop in Khayelitsha.

Mary-Anne Gontsana

News | 19 July 2012

The alternative Grahamstown festival

The Grahamstown Arts Festival is world famous for its many plays and music performances. But there's a lesser known alternative festival which takes place along side it, called the Rhini Festival of Resistance.

Nokubonga Yawa

Brief | 18 July 2012

A life in history

This is a talk given by historian Shula Marks at the University of Johannesburg in May on the occasion of her receiving an honorary PhD. Marks is emeritus professor of history at the School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London.

Shula Marks

Opinion | 11 July 2012

The Future Primitives strive for authentic 60’s sound

Last Wednesday the waiting room hosted the launch of The Future Primitives new video Try On Something That’s Really You.

Gareth Dawson

News | 4 July 2012

JHB HIV youth awareness event encourages people to get tested

The City of Johannesburg hosted a youth event on 29 June 2012 in Thembisa to create awareness on HIV.

Nokubonga Yawa

Brief | 4 July 2012

Burning Barmooda Lounge: the end of an era

A lot of party animals will know Barmooda Lounge in Observatory Cape Town.

Nokubonga Yawa

Brief | 27 June 2012

Documentary shows Sonke’s struggle

Marcus Low reviews a new documentary about the work of Sonke Gender Justice, You Can't Just Fold Your Arms.

Marcus Low

Opinion | 20 June 2012

Open stage at Zula Sound Bar, Long street.

Patrons showed their talents at the Zula Sound Bar in Long Street on Wednesday evening.

Nokubonga Yawa

News | 4 June 2012

Basson and wa Afrika tell Khayelitsha how they uncovered corruption

Last night, Adriaan Basson of the City Press and Mzilikazi wa Afrika of the Sunday Times spoke to 200 people at Lookout Hill in Khayelitsha.

GroundUp Staff

News | 29 May 2012

GroundUp Launch!

GroundUp will launch on 1 June 2012. Join us at 2pm at the Site B Library in Khayelitsha.

GroundUp Staff

News | 24 May 2012

Simphiwe, celebrating for his new job.

Simphiwe Mahlanyana held a party to celebrate his new job at the Economic Policy Research Institute. He got 95% for a project managenent assignment and just after that got a new job.
Well done Simphiwe and good luck with your new job.

Nokubonga Yawa

News | 22 May 2012

Dignity, free speech and art

President Zuma and the ANC are very upset by Brett Murray's painting. The painting is on display in the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg. It depicts the President as Lenin, which has not caused much controversy. But it also depicts the President's genitals, and this has caused a furore. The SACP has called it sadistic. The president is trying to get the South Gauteng High Court to compel the gallery to remove the artwork.

GroundUp Editor

Opinion | 21 May 2012

Xolile’s Birthday party

Xolile Dunga and his friends celebrated his birthday in Makhaza on Saturday night.

Nokubonga Yawa

News | 21 May 2012

Protest against xenophobia and homophobia

Gay rights groups and PASSOP commemorated International Day Against Homophobia and International Xenophobia Day at Observatory Hall.

Veronica Washaya

News | 17 May 2012

GroundUp RoundUp - Upcoming entertainment on the Cape Flats

Find out what entertainment and cultural events are happening in the next few days.

Mary-Jane Matsolo

News | 11 May 2012

Rest in Peace Brown Dash

Kwaito star Simphiwe Mpamile, better known by his stage name Brown Dash, died in Johannesburg’s Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital on 9 May.

Nokubonga Yawa

News | 11 May 2012