GroundUp
Coverage of GroundUp in the Nexus archive.
- South Africa: Streets Flooded With Raw Sewage for Months in Motherwell
Streets in Motherwell, South Africa, have been flooded with raw sewage for months due to blockages and broken pipes, which are common occurrences in the area.
- South Africa: Not a Single House Has Been Built for Land Claimants After 26 Years
About 2,000 beneficiaries in Buffalo City are still waiting after restituted land earmarked for housing was illegally occupied. Not a single house has been built for land claimants in South Africa after 26 years.
- South Africa: Children of Immigrants Forced to Leave South African Schools
Children of immigrants in South Africa are being forced to leave schools due to a repatriation process that disrupts their schooling. The repatriation process interrupts education for these students.
- South Africa: We Tried to Take the Train With a Wheelchair User. Here's What Happened
PRASA has pledged to improve train accessibility for wheelchair users in South Africa, but progress remains slow. The article highlights ongoing challenges in implementing these accessibility measures.
- South Africa: 'The Clothing Industry Is Being Hammered From All Sides'
South Africa's clothing industry is under significant pressure due to factory raids in KwaZulu-Natal and ongoing court cases that have exposed systemic issues within the sector. The article highlights the challenges faced by the industry and questions potential solutions.
- South Africa: Hungry and Displaced - Thousands Moved to New Musina Repatriation Centre
Thousands of displaced individuals in South Africa have been moved to a new Musina Repatriation Centre. While conditions have improved, facilities remain inadequate and food supplies are insufficient.
- South Africa: Thousands of Immigrants Stuck in Musina With Little Food, Water or Shelter
Thousands of immigrants are stranded in Musina, South Africa, near the Beitbridge border with limited access to food, water, and shelter. The situation has led to chaos as displaced individuals descend on the town.
- Malawi: 'We Are Not Safe' - Evicted Malawians Shelter in Robertson Community Hall
Evicted Malawians are sheltering in the Robertson Community Hall after facing threats and evictions that forced them to flee their homes. Immigrants in Malawi report feeling unsafe due to these incidents.
- South Africa: 'Better to Be Safe Than Sorry' - 1,800 Zimbabweans Seek Repatriation
1,800 Zimbabweans in South Africa are seeking repatriation as immigrant families in the Western Cape face displacement. The situation is framed by the phrase 'Better to Be Safe Than Sorry,' highlighting concerns over safety or security.
- Lesotho: Parliament Questions Cancellation of Maseru's Fumbled Dumpsite Contract
Lesotho's parliament is questioning the cancellation of a M27-million dumpsite contract in Maseru. The city council claims the agreement was unlawful from the start, while members of parliament argue they remain responsible for the deal.
- South Africa: 140 Buses Take 7,000 Displaced Immigrants to Musina
140 buses transported 7,000 displaced immigrants to Musina, with people continuing to arrive at the old Drive-In site in Durban.
- South Africa: March and March Has Delivered Nothing but Suffering
The anti-immigration campaign in South Africa has resulted in deaths, widespread displacement, and loss of income for South Africans, as reported by GroundUp.
- South Africa: South Africans Lose Income As Immigrants Flee
South Africans are experiencing income loss as immigrants flee the country. A landlord expresses concern, questioning the presence of 'Ubuntu' amid the situation.
- South Africa: Chaos in KwaZulu Natal As Immigrants Rush to Pop-Up Repatriation Sites
Chaos erupted in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, as immigrants rushed to pop-up repatriation sites. A disused government building in Pietermaritzburg was occupied during the event.
- South Africa: More Than 7,000 Malawians in Durban Have Been Sent Home, Says Leon Schreiber
More than 7,000 Malawians in Durban have been sent home, with an additional 8,000 awaiting processing as more individuals continue to arrive. Leon Schreiber announced these figures.
- South Africa: In This Village Water Comes in a Donkey Cart
In Sekgakgapeng, Limpopo, South Africa, tap water has been unreliable for five years, forcing residents to rely on a donkey cart for water delivery.
- South Africa: Treasury to Decide On Basic Income Policy By July, MPs Told
South Africa's Treasury will decide on a basic income policy by July. The Social Relief of Distress grant may be extended during the policy finalization.
- South Africa: Corruption-Accused Judge Portia Phahlane to Face Tribunal
Corruption-accused Judge Portia Phahlane is set to face a tribunal. She could still be impeached regardless of her criminal court verdict.
- South Africa: Only One Police Van Is Operational in This Sundays River Valley Town
In Nqweba, a town in South Africa's Sundays River Valley, only one police van is operational, leaving residents unable to respond to emergencies. The issue has been reported by local residents.
- South Africa: More Than 1,000 Malawians Flee Durban Informal Settlement
More than 1,000 Malawians have fled an informal settlement in Durban, South Africa, after being chased from Burnwood. They have spent days camped in a field.