Tim Noakes and BizNews are spreading dangerous falsehoods: They have misrepresented Anthony Fauci’s correspondence and cast aspersions on Glenda Gray Source: GroundUp News. Parents shut down schools and clinic in Pietermaritzburg: They are demanding that a principal be fired Source: GroundUp News. Video: The Death of Phindile Ramncwana: A group of police officers in a rural Eastern Cape township were accused of beating a man so badly that they broke his ribs and ruptured his small … [Read more...] about Tim Noakes and BizNews are spreading dangerous falsehoods – News from GroundUp
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Failure to fix pit latrines in Limpopo schools “outrageous” – News from GroundUp
Failure to fix pit latrines in Limpopo schools “outrageous”: Equal Education says there were 472 schools with pit latrines in 2019, and that grew to 515 in 2020 Source: GroundUp News. Cape Town golf clubs may be turned into housing - City documents: Activists welcome possible change of policy Source: GroundUp News. Taxi drivers arrested during violent protest granted bail: The court has forbidden them from participating in protests Source: GroundUp News. City of Cape Town to evict … [Read more...] about Failure to fix pit latrines in Limpopo schools “outrageous” – News from GroundUp
Parents shut down school over inflated rent – News from GroundUp
Parents shut down school over inflated rent: Governing body says R138k per month building is unsuitable for schooling Source: GroundUp News. Taxi drivers’ protest leaves commuters stranded: Mom misses baby’s hospital appointment, learner misses school as more vehicles torched Source: GroundUp News. Protesters shut down dam in Limpopo: Villagers say they live metres from the dam but their water supply is intermittent Source: GroundUp News. SARS backtracks on controversial disability … [Read more...] about Parents shut down school over inflated rent – News from GroundUp
Three more vehicles set alight in Cape Town taxi drivers’ protest – News from GroundUp
Three more vehicles set alight in Cape Town taxi drivers’ protest: Taxis impounded as protest continues Source: GroundUp News. Kannaland councillor sentenced for fraud, but keeps his position: ICOSA says Werner Meshoa would only have to step down if he received a prison sentence of more than a year Source: GroundUp News. City’s approach to homeless people is not working: This simplistic narrative of helping to reduce homelessness by just donating to one group of shelters is … [Read more...] about Three more vehicles set alight in Cape Town taxi drivers’ protest – News from GroundUp
The game that keeps young people out of gangs – News from GroundUp
The game that keeps young people out of gangs: Kalib Missoe runs an after school dominoes club in Belhar, Cape Town Source: GroundUp News. Covid vaccines: This hospital shows how it should be done: It has been handling walk-ins efficiently and politely, but you must be over 60 Source: GroundUp News. Schools urged to provide food parcels for learners: Children are missing meals on days they are not at school because of Covid-19 shifts Source: GroundUp News. About 180,000 Zimbabweans … [Read more...] about The game that keeps young people out of gangs – News from GroundUp
Taxi drivers cause havoc in Nyanga over impounded vehicles – News from GroundUp
Taxi drivers cause havoc in Nyanga over impounded vehicles: Protesters burnt a bus and four cars, shutting down the area around the Nyanga taxi rank for two days Source: GroundUp News. Sex workers march in Johannesburg calling for decriminalisation: Protesters also want safe spaces for women in the city Source: GroundUp News. Union starts strike against Massmart: 88 workers retrenched and work hours cut as company restructures its labour force Source: GroundUp News. Deafening silence … [Read more...] about Taxi drivers cause havoc in Nyanga over impounded vehicles – News from GroundUp
South Africa’s vaccine rollout needs a boost – News from GroundUp
South Africa’s vaccine rollout needs a boost: The number of vaccinations is far below the number of vaccine doses in the country. The available vaccines need to be used urgently. Source: GroundUp News. Sefako Makgatho University workers end three-week strike: Workers agree to 4.5% wage increase Source: GroundUp News. Parents win three year battle to build school: Construction of Kariega school was stalled because education department failed to pay contractors Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about South Africa’s vaccine rollout needs a boost – News from GroundUp
Elections 2021: Despite scandals and huge wastage, the ANC council looks secure in Hantam – News from GroundUp
Elections 2021: Despite scandals and huge wastage, the ANC council looks secure in Hantam: This Northern Cape ward covers a massive amount of territory and only has 22,000 people, but it exemplifies the local government problems across the country Source: GroundUp News. Vaccines: it’s not so simple: Health department official replies to article in GroundUp Source: GroundUp News. Truda Foods workers protest in one city while Labour Court rules against company in another: Judge sends … [Read more...] about Elections 2021: Despite scandals and huge wastage, the ANC council looks secure in Hantam – News from GroundUp
One week of Covid vaccines: What are we doing well? What can be done better? – News from GroundUp
One week of Covid vaccines: What are we doing well? What can be done better?: An assessment of the rollout so far Source: GroundUp News. JHB social housing flats shoddily built, say residents: Beneficiaries blame developer for poor workmanship and maintenance issues Source: GroundUp News. Children with autism battle to find school places: Parents, caregivers and volunteers marched to Parliament Source: GroundUp News. Domestic workers need more time to lodge compensation claims, say … [Read more...] about One week of Covid vaccines: What are we doing well? What can be done better? – News from GroundUp
Solidarity protest for dock workers who stalled Israeli ship – News from GroundUp
Solidarity protest for dock workers who stalled Israeli ship: Action against the vessel was part of a global call for workers and trade unions to refuse to unload Israeli ships Source: GroundUp News. Sisters die in Philippi shack fire: The family lost everything in the blaze Source: GroundUp News. Water situation desperate in Hankey and Patensie: Towns’ population swells with thousands of seasonal workers needed to harvest the citrus crop Source: GroundUp News. Africa has a higher … [Read more...] about Solidarity protest for dock workers who stalled Israeli ship – News from GroundUp
“Never forget how they died”- Life Esidimeni online memorial launched – News from GroundUp
“Never forget how they died”- Life Esidimeni online memorial launched: Website will allow people to lay complaints and report service issues Source: GroundUp News. Bail granted for two Abahlali leaders accused of conspiracy to murder: Shack dweller movement believe arrests are a political ploy to destroy and discredit them Source: GroundUp News. City of Cape Town granted interdict against further unlawful occupation of District Six: “The rights of the lawful District Six Claimants must … [Read more...] about “Never forget how they died”- Life Esidimeni online memorial launched – News from GroundUp
Eastern Cape villagers have to cross a river to reach their nearest clinic – News from GroundUp
Eastern Cape villagers have to cross a river to reach their nearest clinic: Provincial health department says National Health Insurance programme will help rural residents to access health care Source: GroundUp News. Beard-tickler’s dismissal upheld in Labour Court: Judge says man “failed to appreciate the enormity of the consequences of his reprehensible conduct” Source: GroundUp News. How to vaccinate the world against Covid-19: Lessons from the AIDS response: Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape villagers have to cross a river to reach their nearest clinic – News from GroundUp
Yes, Minister Cele, we did do our homework – News from GroundUp
Yes, Minister Cele, we did do our homework: Police minister brushes off Viewfinder’s devastating findings on police brutality Source: GroundUp News. Highveld air won’t be fixed by a court order, argues minister: State makes its case in “Deadly Air” court drama Source: GroundUp News. Judge to oversee plan to re-open Cape Town Refugee Reception Office: Court rules Home Affairs must provide monthly progress reports Source: GroundUp News. Desperate pleas for government to continue … [Read more...] about Yes, Minister Cele, we did do our homework – News from GroundUp
Early childhood development centres protest over “virtually non-existent roll out” of relief fund – News from GroundUp
Early childhood development centres protest over “virtually non-existent roll out” of relief fund: Social Development says it cannot disburse funds without the necessary verifications Source: GroundUp News. Government buys farm in Ventersdorp for evicted farm workers: The families have been living in community halls after spending nights on the roadside with their belongings Source: GroundUp News. “Go and ask the trees for votes,” frustrated shack dwellers tell politicians: Residents of … [Read more...] about Early childhood development centres protest over “virtually non-existent roll out” of relief fund – News from GroundUp
How to vaccinate millions as quickly as possible – News from GroundUp
How to vaccinate millions as quickly as possible: Don’t try to micromanage the rollout Source: GroundUp News. Imbali brought to standstill by fury over electricity cut: Eskom says it isn’t safe for its teams to complete their work Source: GroundUp News. Wynberg’s unwanted hounded homeless: “Everyone wants a place to put their head down” says community leader Source: GroundUp News. PRASA loses application for leave to appeal reinstating executives: Judge finds grounds for appeal of … [Read more...] about How to vaccinate millions as quickly as possible – News from GroundUp
