GroundUp

Residents in Cape Town's townships face ongoing challenges with illegal dumping, as waste is frequently redeposited after cleanup efforts. A GroundUp report highlights the cyclical nature of the problem, where immediate recontamination occurs post-cleaning.

Families in Cape Town who had been living in a community hall for eight years due to a housing battle have been resettled. The group's long struggle for housing in South Africa has concluded.

Residents in South Africa's Eastern Cape express anger over farmers dumping rotting fruit near their homes. The article highlights the disparity, as farmers claim they would not engage in such actions in their own suburbs.

Activists in South Africa's Yeoville are going door-to-door to counter xenophobia. Yeoville has become a hotspot for xenophobes instilling fear in immigrants.

South Africa's state spent R600 million to contain xenophobic action on 30 June, with law enforcement potentially capable of preventing it. The article highlights recurring issues of immigrant attacks, community division, and political use of misinformation and fear.

Lesotho's goods will re-enter the U.S. duty-free after tariffs expired on 29 July, providing relief to the country's export-dependent garment industry and workers. The expiration removes trade barriers that had threatened jobs in the sector.

Failing wastewater treatment works, ageing sewage infrastructure, smouldering illegal dumps, industrial and urban runoff, and a legacy of mining activities are degrading Johannesburg's air and water quality, disproportionately harming the city's poorest communities.

Lesotho rural schools are still dealing with the aftermath of US funding cuts. Community volunteers have completed one school, but another remains without the promised donor money.

A news article from South Africa discusses how the author was scammed by a syndicate and highlights the failure of a bank and police to address the issue.

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.

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.

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.

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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'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.

140 buses transported 7,000 displaced immigrants to Musina, with people continuing to arrive at the old Drive-In site in Durban.

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 Africans are experiencing income loss as immigrants flee the country. A landlord expresses concern, questioning the presence of 'Ubuntu' amid the situation.

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.

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.

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's Treasury will decide on a basic income policy by July. The Social Relief of Distress grant may be extended during the policy finalization.

Corruption-accused Judge Portia Phahlane is set to face a tribunal. She could still be impeached regardless of her criminal court verdict.

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.

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.