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A poster explaning the from 1 April 2026, GroundUp will be publishing under a new licence.
Protester near Maitland in the Western Cape blocking the road, holding cards written 'basic needs'. Photo by Ashraf Hendricks.
Sign up at Ivan Toms Health Centre in Cape Town saying that the clinic is closed, following US funding cuts.
The headwaters of the Jukskei River in Bertrams. The river is edged by boulders. Some have symbols drawn in white paint, like a cross and an ankh.
Mtyhintyini Mayirheni borehole station which supplies seven villages was vandalised six years ago, allegedly by municipal workers. Photo shows a bare-brick-walled room with a borehole generator in the middle.
A queue of people standing outside VFS in Cape Town. Text is overlayed on the right: "ZEP validity extended to 28 November 2025. Read 'Last minute reprieve for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders' on groundup.org.za"
This image shows a vibrant housing complex featuring colourful murals on yellow-painted walls. The design includes a large circular pattern with sections in red, blue, green, black, and white. Children and a young man are seen in the foreground, engaging in daily activities, adding life to the scene. The area exudes an uplifting atmosphere.
Upington residents are turning rubbish dumps into lush gardens. This photo shows a community member carrying rakes over their shoulder, walking alongside succulent gardens laid out with painted stones. The ground is an orange-brown sand, showing the harsh conditions of the environment.