Protestors clash with police in Grabouw
A community protest to support the Oak Valley strikers has been met by police violence and threats from ‘Coloured’ workers.
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Grabouw farmworkers strike to continue into next week
Farmworkers in Grabouw led by CSAAWU have been on strike since Monday, 6 May.
Youth in Khayelitsha vote for free education and job creation
Virgin voters in Khayelitsha hope their votes will change their circumstances.
Farmworkers in Grabouw strike for R250 daily wage
Workers at Oak Valley Farm have been on strike since Monday. With support from the nearby Grabouw community, they aim to lead a shutdown of the town.
Funding of community media a concern on World Press Freedom Day
Speakers at the World Press Freedom Day seminar agreed that journalism is under threat from both political and economic influences.
Farmworkers tell of slave-master relationship with farmers after 25 years of democracy
Farmworkers and their organisations organised a speak-out to highlight the new wave of evictions that is said to be linked to calls for expropriation of land without compensation.
Protestors and City of Cape Town Mayor agree on way forward on high water bills
Protesting Khayelitsha residents had to wait hours to be addressed by the City of Cape Town mayor after responses they got from his delegation proved unsatisfactory.
Rail activists demand answers from the President
After getting stuck on a train to Pretoria, President Ramaphosa got cornered by commuters protesting passenger rail services in Cape Town.
Löwy looking forward to learn from the South African left
Marxist sociologist and philosopher Michael Löwy says in order to fight capitalism effectively, there is a need for labour movements to build solidarity with other movements.
Blue Ribbon workers return to work
A strike of over 100 days by Blue Ribbon workers at the Salt River Plant came to an end after the workers and the employer agreed on an 8% salary increase
Church group organises a Career Expo for learners
The Career Expo organised for learners was hailed as a success by the organisers and learners that attended.
Hearings on work conditions at Khayelitsha District Hospital bring no changes
Last week, Nehawu and other witnesses raised concerns about victimisation of staff and poor working conditions at the Khayelitsha District Hospital.
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