Small-scale farmers should be at the centre of land reform in South Africa
Ben Cousins argues that the land redistribution should benefit small-scale farmers.
Month: April 2018
Zuma supporters’ free ride on the eThekwini gravy train
Recently staff at the eThekwini Municipality bus depots reported that around 80% of the service had been rerouted – free of charge (ie at ratepayers expense) – to transport Jacob Zuma’s supporters to his latest court appearance. This left commuters stranded all over Durban. It was especially hard for poor people who had already charged their prepaid Muvo cards and were forced to suddenly find extra cash for alternative transport.
Cape Town march against proposed water tariffs
During her budget speech in March, Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille announced a rise in water tariffs to deal with the water crisis in Cape Town. With Day Zero being moved to next year, the City is adamant that the tariffs will ensure that they deliver the services at the required level.
Unions and civil society march against minimum wage and labour law amendments
Trade unions and community activists came out against the implementation of the minimum wage and the proposed labour law amendments.
Water restrictions continue in Queenstown despite full dams
Despite the recent statistics about dam levels in the area, the Chris Hani District Municipality says that Bonkolo dam is at 10% and this is the reason for water cut-offs in Queenstown. Recent dam statistics from the Department of Water and Sanitation state that Waterdown dam which is about 33km from Queenstown and Xonxa dam which is 22km away are at 83,4% and 100,9% respectively.
Land expropriation: identifying who benefits crucial for success
Speaking at a public seminar organised by PLAAS, Professor Ruth Hall from the University of the Western Cape argued that there is no need to change the Constitution to allow for expropriation of land without compensation.
Two suspects appeared in court for drive-by shooting in Phillipi
The case against suspects facing charges of murder and attempted murder that appeared in Athlone Magistrate Court has been postponed to 16 April.
Khayelitsha residents demand justice for slain leaders
Zwelethu Occupation Movement from Khayelitsha picketed outside provincial police headquarters demanding justice for murdered leaders.
Transformation or destruction: the uncertain future of work in the fourth industrial revolution
Digitalisation, automation and artificial intelligence are changing the way we produce, work and interact. In the fourth industrial revolution the principal player is technology, and […]
First time asylum seekers shun at Cape Town Refugee Centre
Despite the Supreme Court ruling the Cape Town Refugee Office is still not open for first time asylum seekers.
One hundred years of servitude in Brazil
Sexagenarian Augusto Miranda Brasão has been cutting piassava since the age of 12 to pay off debts to his bosses. This palm tree, with coarse […]
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