Education department investigates illegal sale of matric marks
A scandal involving Edumarks reveals data leaks and illegal early access to matric results, sparking concerns over trust and security.
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January 13, 2025
Judge Makhubele guilty of gross misconduct
Judge Nana Makhubele could face impeachment after a Judicial Conduct Tribunal found her guilty of misconduct. Archive photo: Masego Mafata
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January 12, 2025
Lawyers in deep trouble for using AI to draft court papers
“Of the nine cases referred to and cited, only two could be found to exist, albeit that the citation of
GroundUp
January 8, 2025
Angry residents confront Johannesburg Water officials
Frustrated residents from Westbury, Westdene, Claremont, and Hursthill gathered to demand solutions to years of inconsistent water supply.
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
Sexual harassment complaint against Eastern Cape Judge President set for January
A Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing a complaint of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape High Court Judge President Selby Mbenenge will
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
Upington farmers are desperate for water
A shepherd lets sheep out to graze in the early morning. The commonage in Upington is hot and dry. There
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December 10, 2024
Protest opposite Holocaust and Genocide Centre in Cape Town: call for ceasefire in Gaza
Protesters gathered in Cape Town on Monday to mark the UN International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims
GroundUp
December 9, 2024
Twelve years and counting: Rail theft case to continue after court victory for state
Syed Mohiudeen outside the Gqeberha High Court. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane Former Metrorail provincial manager and acting PRASA CEO Mthuthuzeli
GroundUp
December 9, 2024
Our justice system is grinding to a halt
It is taking years to bring relatively simple matters to a close in our courts. The Constitutional Court is not
GroundUp
December 9, 2024
Fentanyl is here: South Africans test positive for potent opioid
Photo: AI-generated image (Dall-E) representing fentanyl on a map of South Africa. Image edited using Photoshop by GroundUp staff. Recent
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December 9, 2024
Education & Training
Education department investigates illegal sale of matric marks
A scandal involving Edumarks reveals data leaks and illegal early access to matric results, sparking concerns over trust and security.
GroundUp
January 13, 2025
Government & Service Delivery
Judge Makhubele guilty of gross misconduct
Judge Nana Makhubele could face impeachment after a Judicial Conduct Tribunal found her guilty of misconduct. Archive photo: Masego Mafata
GroundUp
January 12, 2025
Community & Collectives
Lawyers in deep trouble for using AI to draft court papers
“Of the nine cases referred to and cited, only two could be found to exist, albeit that the citation of
GroundUp
January 8, 2025
Environment & Water
Angry residents confront Johannesburg Water officials
Frustrated residents from Westbury, Westdene, Claremont, and Hursthill gathered to demand solutions to years of inconsistent water supply.
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
Crime & Justice
Sexual harassment complaint against Eastern Cape Judge President set for January
A Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing a complaint of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape High Court Judge President Selby Mbenenge will
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
Environment & Water
Upington farmers are desperate for water
A shepherd lets sheep out to graze in the early morning. The commonage in Upington is hot and dry. There
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
News
Protest opposite Holocaust and Genocide Centre in Cape Town: call for ceasefire in Gaza
Protesters gathered in Cape Town on Monday to mark the UN International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims
GroundUp
December 9, 2024
Crime & Justice
Twelve years and counting: Rail theft case to continue after court victory for state
Syed Mohiudeen outside the Gqeberha High Court. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane Former Metrorail provincial manager and acting PRASA CEO Mthuthuzeli
GroundUp
December 9, 2024
Crime & Justice
Our justice system is grinding to a halt
It is taking years to bring relatively simple matters to a close in our courts. The Constitutional Court is not
GroundUp
December 9, 2024
Government & Service Delivery
Fentanyl is here: South Africans test positive for potent opioid
Photo: AI-generated image (Dall-E) representing fentanyl on a map of South Africa. Image edited using Photoshop by GroundUp staff. Recent
GroundUp
December 9, 2024