Social Movements in South Africa
The World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) highlighted the existence of organisations to the left of the traditional Alliance structures. …
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Smiling and Waving: Petyrol Attendants’ Use of Emotional Labour
What lies behind the friendly face of a petrol attendant? David du Toit unpacks the management marketing science behind garage …
Snakes and ladders: promises and potential pitfalls of the NQF
The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) will change the face of education and training in South Africa. In the First of …
So how bad is unemployment really?
Neva Makgetla analyses employment statistic and argues that the 1999 OHS figures do not show a growth in employment, but …
So you want to merge? Lessons from recent mergers
Recently two mergers took place in the transport sector. Chris Bolsmann examines these and highlights lessons for unions who intend …
Sit-Ins and Solidarity Work
Briefings: By South African Labour Bulletin.
Social democracy and the ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) has historically supported ideas of social democracy as some of the ways to bring development to the …
Situating the skills gap debate
As South Africa’s unemployment and social crises continue to deepen, political leaders and experts continue to advance a range of …
Social democracy and the labour movement
The socialist debate in South Africa is dominated by the Leninist tradition and its crisis. On the other hand, the …
Six deadly myths on the shopfloor
A problem facing unions and employers in the fight against HIV/AIDS is debunking myths. Imraan Buccas looks at the dynamics …