Politics

President Lays Out Plan to Address the Energy Crisis in South Africa

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 26, 2022July 26, 2022 610 0

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted a family meeting last night to outline his plan to address the energy crisis in South Africa.   Tshwane, South Africa (26 July 2022) – South…

Hundreds of Organisations Swear to Defend Constitutional Democracy

by Magnificent Mndebele@GroundUp_NewsJuly 6, 2022July 6, 2022 777 0

We need new and innovative ways of thinking about politics, mobilising and organising to re-ignite people’s power. We need to defend our Constitutional Democracy!   South Africa (06 July 2022)…

State Capture Report an Opportunity to Break The Cycle!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 23, 2022 414 0

“This state capture report provides us with the opportunity to make a decisive break with the era of state capture. I call on you, one and all, to support the…

Being in a Wheelchair Doesn’t Define You! Proud South Africa Graduates With Honours!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 1,003 0

I hope that people with physical disabilities can be inspired by my story; that being in a wheelchair does not define who I am. I can still strive for greatness…

SA Military Veteran Launches Fund to Help Fellow Soldiers Battling PTSD

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvMay 23, 2022June 2, 2022 910 0

Stan Potgieter sets off on a 2500km journey to raise funds to support soldiers battling PTSD; he is making the journey on his electrically assisted pedal tricycle.   South Africa…

Justice Raymond Zondo Appointed as Chief Justice of South Africa

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 11, 2022March 11, 2022 931 0

The position of Chief Justice carries a great responsibility in our democracy. As the head of the judiciary, the Chief Justice is a guardian of our Constitution and the laws…

SANCCOB Ask Public for Help to Stop Harmful Ship Fuelling in Algoa Bay

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvFebruary 28, 2022 511 0

SANCCOB has launched a petition to stop ship-to-ship fuel bunkering in Algoa Bay to prevent spills after facing three oil spills in six years.   Algoa Bay, South Africa (28…

60 NPOs Start Petition to Divert R50 Million Donation for Cuba to Solve SA’s Hunger

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 24, 2022February 25, 2022 1,020 0

The South African government is set to donate R50 Million to Cuba’s feeding scheme but with hunger such a rife problem here, 60 charities are hoping to divert the money…

Shack Dwellers Build Ward Councillor an Office

by Thamsanqa Mbovane@GroundUp_NewsJanuary 27, 2022 748 0

“We want to be served closer to where we live” says resident.   Uitenhage, South Africa (27 January 2022) – KwaNobuhle township residents in Gunguluza, Kariega have built their ward councillor…

Community Caring – New Court Case Launched to Stop Shell!

by Tania Broughton@GroundUp_NewsDecember 8, 2021December 8, 2021 1,449 0

A new case against Shell and the planned seismic surveys is due to be heard by the same judge who ruled against activists last week!   Wild Coast, South Africa…