Harrowing aerial footage showing the Theewaterskloof Dam drying up is being shared on social media platforms… inspiring all South Africans to save more water. Theewaterskloof Dam—Cape Town’s largest reservoir, which provides…
Jamielah Liedeman is offering Mitchells Plain women the opportunity to become independent by helping them practice for their Learner’s Licences for free. Jamielah Liedeman has offered up her skills…
As the countdown to Valentine’s Day inches closer, and you still don’t a single romantic idea in mind, the anxiety slowly build to a mild panic. It’s time to calm…
Jed was diagnosed with CRPS, a chronic pain disease, a year ago and thanks to the dedicated team at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, he became the 10th…
South Africa is known for its gold and diamonds, but if you want to discover its real gems, head for the small towns and villages that lie just off the…
The Artscape’s Chief Executive, Marlene le Roux, has received a prestigious award on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. She was awarded at the British Council in Cape Town for her…
The worlds largest school choir had 7800 children performing Toto’s Africa. Each night, between 5,000-8,000 children perform as a single choir to a sold-out audience of family and friends. Their…
The South African Weather Service is predicting rainfall heading for the drought-stricken Western Cape late on Friday. According to the weather service, there is an 80% of rainfall in…
The Super Bowl, which is the biggest sporting event in America, took place over the weekend and as always, hosted some amazing adverts. One of those caught our eye and…
Michael Helsie works on wooden sculptures, a passion and a source of income for the homeless Cape Town man. GroundUp went to visit his workspace to find out more about…
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