Covid-19 grant extended to January: But top-ups to other grants will come to an end, Finance Minister announces Source: GroundUp News. 7,000 jobseeker applications handed to City of Cape Town: SAMWU and Assembly of the Unemployed demand permanent jobs Source: GroundUp News. Councillor summons municipal officials to respond to shackdwellers’ complaints: “Shack” is a glorified name for a dog kennel, says councillor Source: GroundUp News. Education activists slam Mboweni budget cuts: … [Read more...] about Covid-19 grant extended to January – News from GroundUp
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Subsistence farmers under siege from land occupation – News from GroundUp
Subsistence farmers under siege from land occupation: Shacks have been erected in the middle of their crops in Dunoon Source: GroundUp News. Family “dumped” in Wellington can’t travel to work and school: They were forcibly evicted from their home on a farm in Paarl where they lived for 23 years Source: GroundUp News. Railway line shack dwellers trash ward councillor: Protesters are demanding services and recognition for Eyadini informal settlement in Cape Town Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about Subsistence farmers under siege from land occupation – News from GroundUp
“The farmers are coming!” protesters march to Parliament – News from GroundUp
“The farmers are coming!” protesters march to Parliament: MEC Meyer says farmers are living in fear Source: GroundUp News. Housing protest after Gauteng “delivers nothing” on 2018 promise: Protesters want to know what happened to the Rapid Land Release Program Source: GroundUp News. 92 cases struck from court roll in three months due to police inefficiency: “Dockets are disappearing in different police stations. Cases are just disappearing off the roll” Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about “The farmers are coming!” protesters march to Parliament – News from GroundUp
Fikile Ntshangase opposed a mine extension. Last night she was murdered – News from GroundUp
Fikile Ntshangase opposed a mine extension. Last night she was murdered: Violence on border of iMfolozi-Hluhluwe Game Park linked to fears of mass retrenchments Source: GroundUp News. Court order has big implications for land expropriation: Municipality must return land to 84-year-old pensioner because it didn’t obtain his consent, suggesting that parts of the Expropriation Act are unconstitutional Source: GroundUp News. These domestic workers lost their jobs during lockdown. Now they … [Read more...] about Fikile Ntshangase opposed a mine extension. Last night she was murdered – News from GroundUp
After years of missing deadlines government wants 18 more months to solve foster grant crisis – News from GroundUp
After years of missing deadlines government wants 18 more months to solve foster grant crisis: Tens of thousands of children yet again at risk of losing their grants Source: GroundUp News. No housing on Rondebosch Golf Club for now: City says the land is unsuitable, but Ndifuna Ukwazi says the decision is “blindingly shortsighted” Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: After weeks of calm, excess deaths are increasing: Latest Medical Research Council mortality report shows clear spike Source: … [Read more...] about After years of missing deadlines government wants 18 more months to solve foster grant crisis – News from GroundUp
SASSA determined to get back “every cent” owed by Cash Paymaster Services – News from GroundUp
SASSA determined to get back “every cent” owed by Cash Paymaster Services: CPS owes SASSA R1.5 billion, says spokesperson Source: GroundUp News. Eastern Cape man claims he was shot by police after a car chase: IPID confirms investigation Source: GroundUp News. Shack dwellers want a share of toilet building tender: “Nothing about shack dwellers without involving shack dwellers” says member of new business forum Source: GroundUp News. Without the right to public transport, most people … [Read more...] about SASSA determined to get back “every cent” owed by Cash Paymaster Services – News from GroundUp
Musina residents demand jobs held by immigrants – News from GroundUp
Musina residents demand jobs held by immigrants: Residents marched to private companies and the local shopping mall Source: GroundUp News. Four big victories show what political activism can achieve: Commuter and housing activists have set important examples Source: GroundUp News. Neighbouring towns at war over jobs: Cookhouse residents demand inclusion in R28-million industrial park construction in Somerset East Source: GroundUp News. Land occupiers tear down ‘unoccupied’ shacks in … [Read more...] about Musina residents demand jobs held by immigrants – News from GroundUp
Covid grant extension is a lifeline for asylum seekers – News from GroundUp
Covid grant extension is a lifeline for asylum seekers: Over 7,000 have applied since August Source: GroundUp News. A Cape Town mom couldn’t find a school for her autistic son. So she started one: Phumeza Booi Welisa hopes to turn her daycare facility into a registered ECD centre Source: GroundUp News. Limpopo villagers demand more police visibility at night: About 50 Molemole community members marched in Botlokwa demanding better government services Source: GroundUp News. Immigrant … [Read more...] about Covid grant extension is a lifeline for asylum seekers – News from GroundUp
Shack demolitions spark Durban protests – News from GroundUp
Shack demolitions spark Durban protests: Residents from many informal settlements blocked roads, demanding basic services Source: GroundUp News. PE horse grooms’ hearing delayed by seven days: CCMA to make a decision on a technical point of law to be argued in the case Source: GroundUp News. Madikizela: Taxis transport 23% more passengers since the collapse of Cape Town’s rail system: “The biggest challenge is to overcome taxi violence” Source: GroundUp News. Makhanda unable to keep … [Read more...] about Shack demolitions spark Durban protests – News from GroundUp
Grooms and stable owners head to CCMA – News from GroundUp
Grooms and stable owners head to CCMA: The struggling racing industry is beset with labour conflict Source: GroundUp News. Residents call on Cele to act after homes in Port Elizabeth petrol-bombed: Community says police minister has not kept his promise to tackle gangs Source: GroundUp News. Desmond Tutu Health Foundation driver ‘held to ransom’ by taxi operators: Taxi operators could be deregistered or have their licences revoked should they be found guilty, says provincial transport … [Read more...] about Grooms and stable owners head to CCMA – News from GroundUp
Situation tense in Plettenberg Bay – News from GroundUp
Situation tense in Plettenberg Bay: Community stops protests but vows to resume if housing construction does not start Source: GroundUp News. Nearly two million learners still not receiving meals at school: Education department is expected to submit a detailed plan to court this week Source: GroundUp News. “Not everything that came out of this Covid-19 situation was bad”: Some homeless people in Durban have reunited with their families because of the City’s lockdown programme Source: … [Read more...] about Situation tense in Plettenberg Bay – News from GroundUp
Millions in Lottery money spent on football exhibition with limited public access – News from GroundUp
Millions in Lottery money spent on football exhibition with limited public access: We visited the exhibition at the FNB stadium and it is not apparent how this cost R7 million Source: GroundUp News. Glebelands witness says accused showed him photos of victims: Defence lawyer accuses witness of trying to escape his own prosecution Source: GroundUp News. “You looted R5 billion and told us to dance to Jerusalema” say striking workers: Union members down tools countrywide over corruption and … [Read more...] about Millions in Lottery money spent on football exhibition with limited public access – News from GroundUp
Court trashes corrupt Siyangena-PRASA contracts – News from GroundUp
Court trashes corrupt Siyangena-PRASA contracts: Judges find company to be complicit in “impropriety and maladministration” Source: GroundUp News. Neighbouring communities fight for jobs at construction project: About 400 Cookhouse residents blocked the R63 with burning tyres and large stones on Friday Source: GroundUp News. Extinction Rebellion picket Standard Bank over oil pipeline finance: Protesters say the bank is contradicting its endorsement of the Paris Climate Agreement Source: … [Read more...] about Court trashes corrupt Siyangena-PRASA contracts – News from GroundUp
“There are no jobs – this is how we support our families” says Kleinmond poacher – News from GroundUp
“There are no jobs - this is how we support our families” says Kleinmond poacher: Earlier this week there were violent protests after five local men were arrested Source: GroundUp News. Gay couple legally say “I do” after year-long battle: Muhammad Buckus and Kyle Pillay were married at Home Affairs in Richards Bay on Thursday Source: GroundUp News. The “Angels” who open their homes to children in need: These volunteers offer after-school care to hundreds of children Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about “There are no jobs – this is how we support our families” says Kleinmond poacher – News from GroundUp
Draft bill will not solve police brutality – News from GroundUp
Draft bill will not solve police brutality: Killing of “mentally unstable” Tshepiso Adoons highlights failings Source: GroundUp News. Top SA environmental research centre faces funding crisis: National Research Foundation is cutting back money for South Africa’s Centres of Excellence Source: GroundUp News. Sappi workers strike over 9% wage hike: The company has offerred unions a 3% pay hike among other concessions Source: GroundUp News. Noordhoek wetland road gets green light: … [Read more...] about Draft bill will not solve police brutality – News from GroundUp
