‘Anti-poor’ and ‘pro-privilege’: The Cry of the Xcluded describe the national budget
The social relief of distress grant stays at R370 while the poor are getting poorer.
Economy
People Against Budget Cuts march to parliament to demand a pro-poor budget
Cosatu and Budget Justice Coalition were not impressed with the finance minister’s budget speech.
Universal basic income ‘the only meaningful way forward’
Economists and human rights activists agree that the country can afford a universal basic income grant.
The future of mining is a marriage of toxic legacies: The Anglo American-Teck merger
The merger creates a global mining powerhouse that may profess ideals of sustainable operations and rehabilitation but won’t.
From Snake Park to Mogalakwena: Communities expose mining’s human toll
Mining continues to wreak social and environmental damage to communities across southern Africa.
Tyre plant shut down leaves workers reeling – Numsa in rescue bid
The union says it is exploring ways to continue with manufacturing operations.
Cosatu demands crackdown on UIF looting and inefficiency
Siyanda-Bakgatla did not qualify for the scheme but the UIF granted the platinum mine more than R800-million in Ters benefits.
Zama zamas need state protection, not persecution
Artisanal mineworkers call for regulation of the industry to deal with criminality.
R284-million in Broken Promises: New report reveals widespread corruption and abuse of mining community funds
The audit of mines found widespread failure by mines to honour social and environmental obligations.
Alternative budget calls for taxing of the rich
The People Against Budget Cuts want a budget that responds to the crises of public services.
Prasa removes informal traders from Khayelitsha Station
Plans to fully re-open the central line come at a high price for informal traders
Civil society against the austerity budget
The finance minister held on to increasing VAT rather than taxing the rich.
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