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In 2021 GroundUp reported on streetlights in Kariega, under Nelson Mandela Bay, that had been off for years despite complaints by residents. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane / GroundUp

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Almost 3 in 5 stores sell illegal cigarettes, research reveals

Former South African President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 17, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

High court pushes back Zuma corruption hearing

Alexander Winning 10 Sep 2021

Liquor body welcomes seizure of R15m worth of illicit alcohol

Liquor body welcomes seizure of R15m worth of illicit alcohol

9 Sep 2021

Source: Bruce Rolff –

Preservation order granted against Transnet supplier

8 Sep 2021

Source: Reuters/Mike Blake

Steinhoff gains approval for lawsuit settlement proposal

Nqobile Dludla 7 Sep 2021

Former South African President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma released on medical parole

Nqobile Dludla 6 Sep 2021

Source: ©Andriy Popov

Pandemic shifts healthcare fraud

1 Sep 2021

Bookkeeper arrested for R11m Covid Ters fraud

27 Aug 2021

Seven arrested in Gauteng Health official murder

27 Aug 2021

Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Millions of rands in suspicious transactions found in accounts of Limpopo land claimants

Tania Broughton 19 Aug 2021

Source: Reuters/Mike Blake

Steinhoff ups offer to settle shareholder claims

Nqobile Dludla 12 Aug 2021

Former South African President Jacob Zuma, who is facing fraud and corruption charges, sings after his appearance in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 26, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

High court postpones Zuma corruption trial to next month

Wendell Roelf 10 Aug 2021

Rebuilding and the Rule of Law in aftermath of civil unrest

Rebuilding and the Rule of Law in aftermath of civil unrest

LexisNexis 5 Aug 2021

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Stats SA issues scam warning

4 Aug 2021

Source: Dario Lo Presti –

Sars seizes illicit cigarettes worth R6m

2 Aug 2021

Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Duped and desperate loan seekers bring class action against online scammers

Tania Broughton 23 Jul 2021

South African former President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma allowed to attend brother's funeral

Wendell Roelf 22 Jul 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

How cooking oil brought a moment of joy during a dreadful week

Howard Feldman 22 Jul 2021

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Six suspected instigators of violent unrest arrested

20 Jul 2021

The Life Esidimeni online memorial and advocacy project includes the personal stories of 20 families who lost loved ones

Life Esidimeni inquest will determine if health officials could be criminally convicted

20 Jul 2021

Steinhoff ups offer to settle shareholder claims by $287m

Nqobile Dludla 19 Jul 2021

Residents count cost as South Africa looting starts to die down

Residents count cost as South Africa looting starts to die down

Nqobile Dludla 15 Jul 2021

Source: © mikewaters –

Zuma claim of imprisonment without trial baseless, ConCourt hears

Valencia Talane 13 Jul 2021

"I don't know what I did to deserve this," says looted shop owner

"I don't know what I did to deserve this," says looted shop owner

Masego Mafata 13 Jul 2021

SANDF to be deployed in Gauteng, KZN

SANDF to be deployed in Gauteng, KZN

12 Jul 2021

Suspended ANC general secretary Ace Magashule speaks after former South African president Jacob Zuma appeared in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 26 May, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward

South African court upholds top ANC official Magashule's suspension

9 Jul 2021

Former president Jacob Zuma, who faces fraud and corruption charges, speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma hands himself over to police to begin sentence

Siyabonga Sishi 8 Jul 2021

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma, who faces fraud and corruption charges, speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma tries to block arrest as police hold back

6 Jul 2021

Robert Legh. Bowmans chair and senior partner

RIP: Robert Legh

6 Jul 2021

Former South African President Jacob Zuma sits in the dock after recess in his corruption trial in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 26 May, 2021. Phill Magakoe/Pool via Reuters/File Photo

Court agrees to hear Zuma's challenge to jail term

Siyabonga Sishi 5 Jul 2021

Source: © mikewaters –

Unpacking ConCourt's ruling and sentencing of Zuma

Valencia Talane 30 Jun 2021

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Liquor body welcomes seizure of R15m worth of illicit alcohol

Liquor body welcomes seizure of R15m worth of illicit alcohol

9 Sep 2021

Source: Bruce Rolff –

Preservation order granted against Transnet supplier

8 Sep 2021

Source: Reuters/Mike Blake

Steinhoff gains approval for lawsuit settlement proposal

Nqobile Dludla 7 Sep 2021

Former South African President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma released on medical parole

Nqobile Dludla 6 Sep 2021

Source: ©Andriy Popov

Pandemic shifts healthcare fraud

1 Sep 2021

Bookkeeper arrested for R11m Covid Ters fraud

27 Aug 2021

Seven arrested in Gauteng Health official murder

27 Aug 2021

Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Millions of rands in suspicious transactions found in accounts of Limpopo land claimants

Tania Broughton 19 Aug 2021

Source: Reuters/Mike Blake

Steinhoff ups offer to settle shareholder claims

Nqobile Dludla 12 Aug 2021

Former South African President Jacob Zuma, who is facing fraud and corruption charges, sings after his appearance in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 26, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

High court postpones Zuma corruption trial to next month

Wendell Roelf 10 Aug 2021

Rebuilding and the Rule of Law in aftermath of civil unrest

Rebuilding and the Rule of Law in aftermath of civil unrest

LexisNexis 5 Aug 2021

Source: rawpixel –

Stats SA issues scam warning

4 Aug 2021

Source: Dario Lo Presti –

Sars seizes illicit cigarettes worth R6m

2 Aug 2021

Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Duped and desperate loan seekers bring class action against online scammers

Tania Broughton 23 Jul 2021

South African former President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma allowed to attend brother's funeral

Wendell Roelf 22 Jul 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

How cooking oil brought a moment of joy during a dreadful week

Howard Feldman 22 Jul 2021

Source: © eevl –

Six suspected instigators of violent unrest arrested

20 Jul 2021

The Life Esidimeni online memorial and advocacy project includes the personal stories of 20 families who lost loved ones

Life Esidimeni inquest will determine if health officials could be criminally convicted

20 Jul 2021

Steinhoff ups offer to settle shareholder claims by $287m

Nqobile Dludla 19 Jul 2021

Residents count cost as South Africa looting starts to die down

Residents count cost as South Africa looting starts to die down

Nqobile Dludla 15 Jul 2021

Source: © mikewaters –

Zuma claim of imprisonment without trial baseless, ConCourt hears

Valencia Talane 13 Jul 2021

"I don't know what I did to deserve this," says looted shop owner

"I don't know what I did to deserve this," says looted shop owner

Masego Mafata 13 Jul 2021

SANDF to be deployed in Gauteng, KZN

SANDF to be deployed in Gauteng, KZN

12 Jul 2021

Suspended ANC general secretary Ace Magashule speaks after former South African president Jacob Zuma appeared in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 26 May, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward

South African court upholds top ANC official Magashule's suspension

9 Jul 2021

Former president Jacob Zuma, who faces fraud and corruption charges, speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma hands himself over to police to begin sentence

Siyabonga Sishi 8 Jul 2021

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma, who faces fraud and corruption charges, speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma tries to block arrest as police hold back

6 Jul 2021

Robert Legh. Bowmans chair and senior partner

RIP: Robert Legh

6 Jul 2021

Former South African President Jacob Zuma sits in the dock after recess in his corruption trial in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 26 May, 2021. Phill Magakoe/Pool via Reuters/File Photo

Court agrees to hear Zuma's challenge to jail term

Siyabonga Sishi 5 Jul 2021

Source: © mikewaters –

Unpacking ConCourt's ruling and sentencing of Zuma

Valencia Talane 30 Jun 2021

Source: © mikewaters –

ConCourt sentences Zuma to 15 months for contempt of court

29 Jun 2021

Source: © Bruce Rolff –

SIU granted order to freeze bank accounts of Digital Vibes

24 Jun 2021

Table Mountain fire accused, Frederick Mhangazo, and his lawyer Shaun Balram outside of the Cape Town Magistrates Court on Friday. Balram said that they are hoping the case will be finalised by the next hearing on 2 July. Photo: Marecia Damons / GroundUp

State asks for more time to investigate case against Table Mountain fire accused

Marecia Damons 21 Jun 2021

City of Cape Town raises concerns about South Africa's new driving laws

City of Cape Town raises concerns about South Africa's new driving laws

18 Jun 2021

23 years' prison time for rhino poacher

23 years' prison time for rhino poacher

18 Jun 2021

SIU to investigate corruption, maladministration at KZN Transport

SIU to investigate corruption, maladministration at KZN Transport

15 Jun 2021

Former Transnet board member denied bail in Free State corruption case

Former Transnet board member denied bail in Free State corruption case

9 Jun 2021

The effects the new drunk driving law will have on car insurance

The effects the new drunk driving law will have on car insurance

Wynand van Vuuren 8 Jun 2021

Nigeria bans Twitter in the country days after president's post is removed

Nigeria bans Twitter in the country days after president's post is removed

7 Jun 2021

NPA seeks Interpol intervention in Gupta arrests

NPA seeks Interpol intervention in Gupta arrests

7 Jun 2021

R400m worth of cocaine seized on Gauteng highway

R400m worth of cocaine seized on Gauteng highway

3 Jun 2021

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