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Judo for Peace
sport

Judo helps fight xenophobia in South Africa township

Township economy bill, David Makhura, Gauteng Premier, South Africans, foreign nationals
Gauteng

Makhura says Township Economy Bill caters for SAns not foreigners

Township bill informal settlement whites white
News

Township Bill: White citizens in SA’s informal settlements can also ‘claim aid’

Judo for Peace
Sport

Judo helps fight xenophobia in South Africa township

Township economy bill, David Makhura, Gauteng Premier, South Africans, foreign nationals
Gauteng

Makhura says Township Economy Bill caters for SAns not foreigners

Township bill informal settlement whites white
News

Township Bill: White citizens in SA’s informal settlements can also ‘claim aid’

R500k for drinks? DJ Sbu would
Celeb News

R500k for drinks? DJ Sbu would rather ‘stay at home and buy bitcoin’

By Alicia Naidoo10-09-2021 12:20

After a bill that amounted to R581 765,50 went viral on social media, DJ Sbu says that he would rather invest in cryptocurrency.

South Africa township
News

R10 billion allocated to upgrade townships in South Africa

By Cheryl Kahla19-05-2021 18:53

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu during a departmental budget speech said the growth of informal settlements in South Africa will be reviewed.

Township Bill Gauteng Foreigners
News

Gauteng: Plans to ‘kick foreign businesses out of townships’ criticised

By Tom Head18-10-2020 11:10

There will be few draft laws as divisive as the Gauteng Township Economy Bill – but are these proposals in the national interest, or merely xenophobic?

Smokedown Informal Settlement Eskom
News

Eskom invests R8 million towards Smokedown informal settlement

By Andrea Chothia02-10-2020 13:03

The 8.6 million electrification project started in 2017. Eskom will celebrate the electrification of 190 households in Smokedown on Friday.

Township Bill Gauteng Foreigners
News

Foreigners ‘to be banned from doing business’ in Gauteng townships

By Tom Head28-09-2020 09:49

The office of the Gauteng Premier has confirmed that the new ‘Township Bill’, if approved, will limit where foreign nationals can set-up a business.

Township parents build their o
News

Township parents build their own speed bumps to slow traffic

By Ground Up02-09-2020 11:33

Johannes Abrahams and Merileen Moses first built speed bumps outside their house three years ago, after their daughter was hit by a car.

Township residents clean the s
News

Township residents clean the streets after chasing out contractor

By Ground Up15-08-2020 11:58

‘We were hoping that the City will come and collect the rubbish since we have already collected it’ – Crossroads community leader

KwaMashu Fire
News

Watch: Fire ravages through KwaMashu township destroying 100 dwellings

By Andrea Chothia15-06-2020 18:22

Four people have been treated for minor injuries following the KwaMashu fire on Monday 15 June. No fatalities were reported.

Pigs feast on human excrement
News

Pigs feast on human excrement as Eastern Cape township drain overflows

By Ground Up09-01-2020 16:48

KwaNobuhle residents have been complaining about leaks for two years, they say.

Yebo fresh tech start up
Technology

Yebo Fresh: an innovative online grocery shopping service designed for SA townships

By Cheryl Kahla26-09-2019 15:02

Yebo Fresh is a community-driven and technology-enabled shopping service that saves its customers time, money and hassle by delivering essential groceries at affordable prices.

Johannesburg Mayor vote
News

Democratic Alliance disappointed by uncooperative Lebogang Maile

By Nick Krige24-07-2019 14:59

The Democratic Alliance believe Lebogang Maile’s failure to respond to all of the SAHRC’s questions in the Alexandra inquiry is unethical.

Obed Bapela Alexandra inquiry
News

More than R16 billion needed to fix problems in Alexandra, inquiry hears

By Nick Krige24-07-2019 13:38

The South African Human Rights Commission has been told that a monsterous amount of money is required to turn Alexandra into a liveable settlement.

These children have to step ov
News

These children have to step over electricity cables to get to school

By Ground Up17-05-2019 07:08

The situation has been described as “a time bomb waiting to explode”.

Khayelitsha fire
Lifestyle

Khayelitsha fire: Local shelters call for help in re-homing animals

By Tom Head31-10-2018 16:35

The Khayelitsha fire has displaced hundreds of animals across the township, as Flexi’s controversial story reflects the need for honesty and communication.

Khayelitsha shack fire
News

Khayelitsha shack fire: Here’s how you can help the victims

By Tom Head21-10-2018 15:10

Strong winds contributed to the rapid spread of the Khayelitsha shack fire, which displaced 4 000 residents. But you can help them out here…

Spaza shops fake foods
News

Watch: Angry community members dispose of expired Spaza shop goods [video]

By Luke Daniel22-08-2018 13:05

“Spaza shop owners have started a biological war with their fake and expired food,” says disgruntled community member.

South African squatters
News

South African squatters: Why is Google mainly showing white people?

By Nic Andersen14-06-2018 15:35

Google has made South Africans very upset…

UK student plan now being used
News

UK student plan now being used to help kids in SA townships

By Nic Andersen10-01-2018 11:41

This UK based student plan is now being used in South Africa to potentially help thousands over the years. We took a look to see what’s going on.

Watch: New Yorker overwhelmed by generosity of Township citizens [video]
Video

Watch: New Yorker overwhelmed by generosity of township citizens [video]

By Tom Head22-12-2017 11:38

Vlogger Nas Daily had heard many horror stories about South African settlements. When he came to investigate, kindness was the thing most likely to kill him

Water crisis makes no difference to us, say informal settlements residents
News

Water crisis makes no difference to us, say informal settlements residents

By Ground Up06-11-2017 16:42

Cuts won’t affect households who get their water from standpipes anyway

Airbnb and Cape Town’s rising
News

Airbnb and Cape Town’s rising rents: an interview with Chris Lehane

By Ground Up23-10-2017 15:44

The company’s strategy boss says regulation is welcome. But why hasn’t government done so?

Fikile Mbalula Errol Velile Present
News

Police Chief Fikile Mbalula threatens to make criminals ‘s*** themselves’

By Tom Head04-10-2017 08:21

What is with this language, Fikile?

'1st Friday Conversations' connects Khayelitsha youth with entrepreneurs
News

‘1st Friday Conversations’ connects Khayelitsha youth with entrepreneurs

By Tom Head14-09-2017 17:53

The lost art of conversation is helping township residents network with entrepreneurs

No water means no business for us, say Khayelitsha businesses
News

The tourism trade in Khayelitsha is soaring thanks to its Airbnb market

By Tom Head12-09-2017 16:09

Entrepreneurs in Khayelitsha are providing an authentic experience for curious visitors

11 Things British visitors sho
News

11 Things British visitors should know before they land in South Africa

By Anton Smith21-10-2016 10:31

Your stand-offish British politeness won’t go very far when you land here. Dive into a bunny chow, catch a taxi and enjoy every second in beautiful South Africa.

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