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Source: Own Haven Housing Association. Conradie Park in Pinelands is being built on land previously owned by the Western Cape Government. It will create 3,500 homes, of which 1,715 will be state-subsidised affordable housing. More than 1,250 units have already been completed.

Property Development

Affordable housing, no state subsidies – City says it will work

Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch 2 days

Affordable & Social Housing

Explainer: affordable housing in Cape Town

Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch 3 days

Social housing at Salt River Market moves one step forward

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Social housing at Salt River Market moves one step forward

Matthew Hirsch and Daniel Steyn 24 Jun 2025

Parliament recently heard submissions on the One-Stop Border Post Bill. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Legislation & Regulation

New border control plan could harm asylum seekers, say critics

Jan Bornman 11 Jun 2025

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Construction & Engineering

Mayor gives green light to controversial Bo-Kaap hotel

Matthew Hirsch 28 May 2025

Varsity Vibe expands with new brands to better serve students in SA

Higher Education

Varsity Vibe expands with new brands to better serve students in SA

Issued by Varsity Vibe 14 May 2025

Source: Artist's rendition. The position and layout of Protea Village has been thoughtfully considered by the returning community, while the remainder of their land is divided between green belt, and the residential estate. Protea Village, situated on Erf 242, comprises 86 stands, each approximately 300m² in size.

Construction & Engineering

Construction of homes for Bishopscourt land claimants set to begin

Matthew Hirsch 13 Mar 2025

Source: Matthew Hirsch. More than 100 Cape Town residents attended a meeting to discuss the proposed redevelopment of the Mowbray Golf Course Site.

Mixed-Use Property

Mixed reactions to affordable housing development on Mowbray Golf Course

Matthew Hirsch 28 Feb 2025

The Tafelberg school site in 2016. Archive photo: Masixole Feni / GroundUp

Land & Property Law

Concourt judgment on Tafelberg could change future of social housing

Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch 28 Feb 2025

People waiting in long lines outside the VFS Global office in Cape Town on Thursday. On Friday morning, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber extended the validity of the original Zimbabwe Exemption Permit to November 2025. Photo: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Immigration & Citizenship Law

Last minute reprieve for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders

Matthew Hirsch and Joseph Chirume 29 Nov 2024

Data analysis and reporting gives retailers inside lane in race to Black Friday

Retail

Data analysis and reporting gives retailers inside lane in race to Black Friday

28 Oct 2024

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024: The event for networking, inspiration and professional growth

Events & Conferencing

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024: The event for networking, inspiration and professional growth

Issued by Topco Media 16 Oct 2024

City of Cape Town official Megan Pangeni and Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis toured the City’s new 300-bed Safe Space in Green Point on Monday. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Health & Social Welfare

New shelter for hundreds of homeless people opens in Green Point

Matthew Hirsch 30 Jul 2024

People living in makeshift shelters outside the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town have been cold and wet this week. The site is owned by the Department of Public Works. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / Groundup

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Shelters scramble as heavy rain continues

Matthew Hirsch 12 Jul 2024

UCT council adopts Gaza resolutions

Higher Education

UCT council adopts Gaza resolutions

Matthew Hirsch 25 Jun 2024

What do you do with your end-of-use appliances?

Fashion & Homeware

What do you do with your end-of-use appliances?

10 Jun 2024

All the Sanef Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards finalists

Newspapers

All the Sanef Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards finalists

5 Jun 2024

“Dismay” at Stellenbosch senate’s rejection of call for Gaza ceasefire

Higher Education

“Dismay” at Stellenbosch senate’s rejection of call for Gaza ceasefire

Matthew Hirsch 13 May 2024

UPDATED: #BlackFriday: SA retail brands reveal plans for 2023

Retailers

UPDATED: #BlackFriday: SA retail brands reveal plans for 2023

Evan-Lee Courie 21 Nov 2023

Source: Image rendered. Protea Village, situated on Erf 242, comprises 86 stands, each approximately 300m² in size.

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

One less obstacle for Bishopscourt land claimants

Matthew Hirsch 2 Oct 2023

One less obstacle for Bishopscourt land claimants

Land & Property Law

One less obstacle for Bishopscourt land claimants

Matthew Hirsch 26 Sep 2023

Facilities & Property Management

Swellendam community centre burnt down as residents rampage over electricity hike and indigent policy

20 Sep 2023

Cape Town proceeds with rail dispute despite President's assurances

Railway

Cape Town proceeds with rail dispute despite President's assurances

Matthew Hirsch 8 Sep 2023

Santaco ends the taxi strike

Public Transport

Santaco ends the taxi strike

Matthew Hirsch 11 Aug 2023

Heritage approval granted for social housing development at old Woodstock hospital

Affordable & Social Housing

Heritage approval granted for social housing development at old Woodstock hospital

Matthew Hirsch 1 Aug 2023

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Retail Services

Technology offers financial inclusion for the rise of hybrid retail

12 Jul 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable experience: East Coast Radio House + Garden Show

Events & Conferencing

Get ready for an unforgettable experience: East Coast Radio House + Garden Show

Issued by Rainmaker Marketing 29 Jun 2023

The Nature Park on the corner of Fenton Road and Pope Street in Salt River was the first garden started by Neighbourhood Gardens. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Food, Water & Energy Security

Community gardens bloom from vacant lots in Salt River

Matthew Hirsch 15 Jun 2023

First glimpse of plans for Cape Town's Salt River and Woodstock

Affordable & Social Housing

First glimpse of plans for Cape Town's Salt River and Woodstock

Matthew Hirsch 16 May 2023

Business school shows competitive edge in alumni employability

Higher Education

Business school shows competitive edge in alumni employability

Issued by Regent Business School 10 May 2023

Image supplied. Takealot.com's load shedding solutions buyer expert, Jenny Ruyter, brings some lightness to South Africans amid all the literal darkness

Advertising

Finding some light (relief) with Takealot

28 Apr 2023

Scores of people came to the launch of the Living Roots SA indigenous plant nursery in Claremont on Monday. The project is run by people who are homeless. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Indigenous plant nursery run by homeless people brings new life to vacant land in Claremont

Matthew Hirsch 12 Apr 2023

ECR and Futurelife come together to bring about change this Mandela Day

Radio & Audio

ECR and Futurelife come together to bring about change this Mandela Day

Issued by East Coast Radio 20 Jul 2022

Source: Stir World Backdrops for Hua Hakananai, Image: Courtesy of Dentsu Webchutney. The Unfiltered History Tour has won its third Grand Prix

Cannes Lions

Cannes Lions 2022 Engagement winners and more

24 Jun 2022

Celebrate the Good Life with millions in savings in the LG Life's Good celebration sale

Sales

Celebrate the Good Life with millions in savings in the LG Life's Good celebration sale

19 May 2022

Top Women Awards: A key empowerment opportunity for women in business

Events & Conferencing

Top Women Awards: A key empowerment opportunity for women in business

Issued by Topco Media 5 May 2022

SA's top butcheries announced at 17th Cleaver Awards

Retailers

SA's top butcheries announced at 17th Cleaver Awards

25 Mar 2022

2021 AWIEF Awards winners announced

Awards

2021 AWIEF Awards winners announced

8 Dec 2021

2021 AWIEF Awards finalists announced

Awards

2021 AWIEF Awards finalists announced

3 Nov 2021

#OnTheBigScreen: Halloween Kills, Antlers and Midnight in the Switchgrass

Film

#OnTheBigScreen: Halloween Kills, Antlers and Midnight in the Switchgrass

Daniel Dercksen 29 Oct 2021

Award-winning Cape Town restaurant Greenhouse to close in November

Hospitality

Award-winning Cape Town restaurant Greenhouse to close in November

20 Oct 2021

Source: Symrise

FMCG

Partnership formed to improve food innovation, nutrition in West Africa

19 Oct 2021

The roadmap to entrepreneurial success: powerful strategies from the top for building a truly successful business

Events & Conferencing

The roadmap to entrepreneurial success: powerful strategies from the top for building a truly successful business

Issued by Topco Media 15 Oct 2021

South Africa's Top Women Conference dives into 2021, the post-pandemic gender empowerment agenda

Marketing & Media

South Africa's Top Women Conference dives into 2021, the post-pandemic gender empowerment agenda

Issued by Topco Media 13 Oct 2021

Real estate a very viable option for women making post-pandemic career changes for more flexibility

Property

Real estate a very viable option for women making post-pandemic career changes for more flexibility

Yael Geffen 3 Aug 2021

#OrchidsandOnions: Comparative advantage

Advertising

#OrchidsandOnions: Comparative advantage

Brendan Seery 11 May 2021

Watch: Showcasing standout retail design from across the globe

Shopfitting & Merchandising

Watch: Showcasing standout retail design from across the globe

26 Jan 2021

Margaret Hirsch bags MBA at 70

Retailers

Margaret Hirsch bags MBA at 70

8 Jan 2021

Historical trends and 2020 predictions for Black Friday in SA

Research

Historical trends and 2020 predictions for Black Friday in SA

24 Nov 2020