Justifying a military coup: Thailand’s democracy movement lends support
Last year the government of Thailand was toppled by a coup. In an open letter written in October last year, …
Vol 31 No 1 Mar/Apr 2007
Is the WTO a lifeline? Claiming West African cotton rights
West African cotton producers are in danger of having their economies destroyed by US cotton subsidies. Kally Forrest hears from …
Hand of hope for development in Southern Africa
The previous article on the WSF expressed disappointment about aspects of its role. Vishwas Satgar provides a more optimistic response …
Do glowing reports fit: Lebo Mathosa’s slinky body?
Writer Jackie Mondi wonders at the prejudice, sexism and hypocrisy of the media’s eulogies around Lebo Mathosa’s death. Attachments …
Constitutional Court achieving its transformative potential
The South African Constitution has awarded some important rights for the homeless and poor. Geoff Budlender looks at some of …
Class in Soweto: No longer hidden in rural sinkholes
What are the class divisions beyond the world of permanent work? And what do they mean for forging unity? Claire …
Challenges trade unions: Face in mergers
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Caught between union and state: Warder’s place in transforming prisons
The Jail Commission substantially blames the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union for the state of South Africa’s prisons. Kelly …
Blood Diamond
Directed by Edward Zwick: reviewed by Dinga Sikwebu Attachments Review. Blood Diamond_0 (88 kB)
An injury to One is a Commercial Opportunity for Me
In his address to the SA Transport & Allied Workers Union’s congress last year, Jeremy Cronin argued that the majority …