Climate activists call for “system change”
The climate activists called out the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy for being the biggest stumbling block to a just transition from fossil fuels.
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Zama-Zama war in Johannesburg’s west
As calls for formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining grow due to high levels of violence, rape and GBV, residents of Bosmont in the West Rand are calling for the deployment of the army to protect the community.
Homophobia rife at work
LGBTQI+ workers say that the unions need to do more to protect them.
Cosatu congress to reflect on the alliance again
Cosatu says its upcoming congress will report on work done since 2018, take stock of the organisation and reflect on the course of the National Democratic Revolution.
Migrants in South Africa have access to healthcare: why it’s kicking up a storm
A political storm has erupted in South Africa after a video went viral showing the health minister for the Limpopo province – which borders Zimbabwe – berating a Zimbabwean woman who was seeking healthcare. Responses have been divided. Some have called for Phophi Ramathuba to step down on the grounds that verbally abusing a patient was out of order. Others have supported her, saying she reflects the sentiments of South Africans living in the area. The Conversation Africa spoke to Kudakwashe Vanyoro, who has done research on the treatment of migrants in South Africa’s healthcare sector, to unpack the issue.
Zibonele FM back on air for Heritage Day
Zibonele FM management has represented the special events licence granted to the station as their return to the airwaves.
SAFTU and COSATU march against high cost of living and austerity
The unity between the two labour federations was put to the test in mass marches in Cape Town, Pretoria and East London during the general strike on Wednesday.
SAFTU and COSATU to unite against austerity measures
Cosatu and Saftu have agreed to hold joint demonstrations during the general strike on Wednesday, 24 August.
Complaints about tavern foretold Enyobeni deaths
Police say that they are aware of complaints about the tavern made by members of the public before the tragedy.
Khayelitsha tavern owners talk about GBV
Bheki Cele urged tavern owners to teach patrons how to drink.
Affected communities protest mining companies’ damages
Women in mining-affected communities say they bear the brunt of mining activities.
Calls for unity and mobilisation to take the spirit of Marikana forward
A gathering was held in Johannesburg on Monday to mark the ten years since the Marikana massacre and the 100 years since the 1922 Rand Revolt.
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