AU says to ‘immediately suspend’ Gabon after coup
Nairobi – The African Union’s Peace and Security Council said on Thursday it had decided to “immediately suspend” Gabon... Read more
1 Sep, 2023
NGOs respond to being blamed for Johannesburg fire
A fireman enters the building on the corner of Albert and Delvers streets in the centre of Johannesburg in... Read more
1 Sep, 2023
Prisoners were tortured at Leeuwkop prison, court finds
Illustration: Lisa Nelson By Tania Broughton GroundUp Prisoners were tortured by guards at Leeuwkop prison, the Johannesburg High Court... Read more
31 Aug, 2023
‘This is a great tragedy’ – Ramaphosa mourns loss of lives in Joburg fire
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness following the death of more than 70 people in... Read more
31 Aug, 2023
Johannesburg fire: photos and interviews with an eye witness and rescuer
Death toll now 73 and expected to rise By Ihsaan Haffejee GroundUp The bodies of victims of a fire... Read more
31 Aug, 2023
KwaZulu-Natal ANC wants Zuma to lead ‘cleansing’ ceremony
Cape Town – The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has reportedly proposed that former president Jacob Zuma lead... Read more
31 Aug, 2023
SA records over 4 million tourist arrivals
Cape Town – South Africa’s tourism sector has shown a strong recovery in the first half of 2023, with... Read more
31 Aug, 2023
Joburg fire update: ‘Many burned bodies were found stashed at that gate’
Cape Town – A fire that engulfed a five-storey building killed more than 60 people including children in central... Read more
31 Aug, 2023
Ace Magashule chapter finally closed in ANC – Mbalula
Cape Town – Former African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula was on Wednesday quick to respond to... Read more
31 Aug, 2023
Earthquake with magnitude 3.2 rattles Johannesburg
Cape Town – An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 was felt in parts of Johannesburg at 21:24 on... Read more
31 Aug, 2023
