Radio documentary on the Marikana Massacre
On Thursday 16th August 2012, the state and its heavily armed police force, under pressure from the mine bosses, government officials and the NUM leadership, […]
Abahambe stomps on our shared African history
Insisting an African in South Africa is ‘illegal’ sides with the colonial oppressor and denies history.
Labour federations reject migrant scapegoating, demand economic reform
The labour federations call for an end to attacks on African migrants, and labour law enforcement.
Farmworkers reject PIE amendments
The amendments to PIE propose to take away the rights that currently protect land occupiers.
‘We reject the scapegoating of migrants’: Vavi joins march against PIE amendments
The proposed legislation threaten constitutional protections and criminalise poverty and should be withdrawn, Abahlali demanded.
Government defends DA-drafted PIE bill at public hearing
Residents of kuGompo City said they reject the bill because it is anti-poor.
Western Cape Health Department announces rollout of ‘breakthrough’ HIV prevention drug
The new ARV drug, Lenacapavir, is administered once every 6 months.
Nestlé workers on strike for equal work, equal pay
Over 300 workers at Nestlé’s plant in kuGompo City are protesting wage disparities and grading inequalities.
New Limpopo clinic remains shut without running water
Government has asked patients to use alternative healtcare facilities.
SACP’s Conference of the Left professes unity as MKP embraces the xenophobic Right
The conference proclaimed unity of the poor and working class, despite differences between participating organisations.
IEC launches 2026 election campaign to fight voter apathy, disinformation
More people are registered to vote in the upcoming election than in the 2024 national and provincial elections.
Housing activists warn new PIE bill will ‘strip away’ occupiers’ rights
About 100 people attended the second leg of the Western Cape public hearings on the PIE amendment bill.
Enyobeni inquest legal teams urge criminal prosecution in closing arguments
The magistrate is expected to hand down the findings of the inquest on 10 July.
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