Women in music: Going beyond the image
Everyone loves a talented women musician but what lies behind getting this talent exposed. Ceri Moelwyn-Hughes explores some of the …
Vol 31 No 4 Oct/Nov 2007
Where to Zimbabwe?: Looking beyond Mugabe
In the previous Labour Bulletin Lloyd Sachikonye reflected on challenges that the Zimbabwean labour movement faces. Here he assesses different …
Understanding violent crime in South Africa: Some thoughts
South Africa suffers from an unusually high violent crime rate. Vanessa Barolsky compares violent crime with other countries, examines possible …
Sowetans say, Zuma for president.
A survey conducted in 2006 shows that surprising numbers of Sowetans support Zuma as future president. Claire Ceruti looks at …
Samwu and 20 years of municipal worker struggle
In October the South African Municipal Workers Union celebrates its 20th anniversary. John Mawbey tells the story of municipal workers’ …
Review. The Kanga and the Kangaroo Court: Reflections on the Rape Trial of Jacob Zuma by Mmatshilo Motsei. (Johannesburg, Jacana Media, 2007).
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Remember me, when it goes well for you: What role can South African worker co-ops play?
In a previous Labour Bulletin, Kate Phillip spoke about the limitations of co-operatives to create jobs. Jan Theron argues that …
Rebuilding Zimbabwe: What prospects?
The collapse of Zimbabwe’s economy has been well publicised. Brian Raftopoulos describes this crisis with a view to possibilities for …
Public service strike: What was finally agreed?
Many remember the public service strike vividly, but few probably know what the final settlement consisted of. Ebrahim-Khalil Hassen gives …
Negotiations in the public sector: What went wrong?
Trade unions in the public sector spent almost eight months at the bargaining table. After striking for a month, questions …