There has been a decline in election participation since 1994, especially this year By GroundUp Staff For the first time in democratic South Africa, less than half the adult population went to the polls. And the ANC was elected by only slightly more than one in four adults. In 1994, 86% of adults voted. More than half of people eligible to vote elected...

Oak Valley Estate says it complies with National Minimum Wage Act By Ashraf Hendricks Farm workers from Oak Valley Estate and supporters from Grabouw blocked the N2 highway near Sir Lowry’s Pass on Monday. They demanded a wage increase to R250 per day, an end to labour brokering, and the removal of single sex hostels. They have been on strike — organised by...