June 17
South Africa: Last Minute Deal Saves Tongaat From Liquidation
The IDC will extend funding to September Read more »
June 11
South Africa: Tongaat Hulett Faces Liquidation Hearing Next Week
Business Rescue Practitioners say there are no viable alternatives to a rescue plan that has legally lapsed Read more »
April 16
South Africa: Tongaat Hulett Liquidation Avoided After Government Provides R200-Million Lifeline
Last-minute funding deal allows the struggling sugar giant's mills to open for the season, buying time for more than 18,000 KZN canegrowers Read more »
March 24
South Africa: Sweatshop Saga - Bargaining Council Not Convinced By Company's Denials
Council seeking to liquidate company says it has failed to disprove allegations it relies on sham co-operatives that pay below minimum wages Read more »
October 13, 2025
South Africa: Hundreds of People to Be Evicted From Land Owned By Shoprite
"We don't want to be thrown into the street like dogs" says Mfuleni community leader Andiswa Nkohla Read more »
August 05, 2025
South Africa: Should Coca-Cola Pay for Plastic Pollution?
Episode five in GroundUp's video series on microplastics Read more »
August 02, 2025
South Africa: Hundreds of Unemployed Youths March to Nigel Factories for Jobs
The marchers accused the company of employing people from outside the community Read more »
July 14, 2025
South Africa: Ithuba Challenges Lottery Licence Award
This is the second court case brought against Minister Parks Tau for awarding the licence to Sizekhaya Holdings Read more »
May 26, 2016
South Africa: Uber and Out - Drivers in Cape Town Are Working 24-Hour Shifts for Low Pay
"You must be prepared to sleep on the road" Read more »


