A Philippi woman lost her eye when police fired into her yard. Seven months later, no one held responsible: Siyasanga Gijana believes IPID is not serious about finding the culprits
Source: GroundUp News.
Proposed changes to the way we vote are alarming: Electoral Law Amendment Bill would give the Independent Electoral Commision full power to change voting methods
Source: GroundUp News.
Court warns government against short cut tender processes: Judge says it was illegal to use settlement agreements to avoid tender procurement laws
Source: GroundUp News.
Motorcade through Cape Town to highlight gender-based violence: Police accompany Ilitha Labantu campaign
Source: GroundUp News.
Community demand answers over incomplete water pipeline: The project is expected to deliver water to more than 5,000 households whose taps ran dry several years ago
Source: GroundUp News.
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