The Zikhali family have always made traditional mats, but hope their youngest daughter will have other options. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (07 January 2026) – Sibonga Zikhali sits on the…
GroundUp’s favourite photos of 2025 show South Africa as it really is… battered in places, brilliant in others and always worth fighting for. South Africa (29 December 2025) –…
“Karate is not only about kicking and punching but also building the character of the individual” South Africa (15 December 2025) – Peter Brandon started teaching karate to a…
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Unique characters take to the ring in an epic display of physicality. Cape Town, South Africa (15 December 2025) – A crowd of die-hard fans gathers around a four-sided…
Dancers from Soweto, Alexandra and Braamfontein perform in ballet school’s year-end showcase. Johannesburg, South Africa (11 December 2025) – Young dancers from Soweto, Alexandra and Braamfontein performed at Joburg…
Kelebogile Gasealahwe’s work could shed light on jets emitted by these stars. Northern Cape, South Africa (26 November 2025) – A picture of a neutron star taken by South…
The Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area was established in 2008. South Africa (24 November 2025) – A group of landowners sat around a table in August 2003 and signed…
Community members have lauded efforts by the crime patrollers to make their streets safer, with over 400 people already part of the initiative. Orange Farm, South Africa (24 November…
The Ebenhaeser community hope to be at the centre of South African mullet fishing. Eastern Cape, South Africa (19 November 2025) – Every day, when conditions allow, little wooden…
This year’s runway designs gave spectators a glimpse into some of the country’s creative and emerging fashion trends. Soweto, South Africa (18 November 2025) – Emerging and seasoned designers…
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