South Africa and global economic meltdown
Can South Africa escape most of the damage wreaked by the global recession? Seeraj Mohamed explains why he thinks we …
Vol 33 No 1 April/May 2009
Scholasticide
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Secrecy, lies and corruption: The Arms Deal
Despite great pressure the government refuses to set up a commission of inquiry into the arms deal. Why? Paul Holden …
Namibia spearheads Basic Incomes Grant
The Namibian Basic Income Grant Coalition advocates for a free universal grant to all citizens. To prove its effectiveness in …
National Health Insurance: What is it?
A National Health Insurance system will be introduced in stages to transform South Africa’s health system. But how does the …
If we condone corruption, we are compromised: Samwu organiser interviewed on strike
A South African Municipal Workers Union six-day strike caught the headlines recently because the demands centered on corruption. Steve Faulkner …
HIV/AIDS:Threat to Africa’s peace and security
Some predict that HIV/AIDS will decimate Africa’s armed forces. Unofficial estimates state that the South African, Zimbabwean and Mozambican armed …
Free Thoughts
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Forced removals in democratic South Africa?: N2 Gateway Project
Many people are wondering why the N2 Gateway Housing Project in Cape Town has become embroiled in controversy. Uma Dhupelia-Mesthrie …
Forced removals yet again
In Durban south, near the airport, big companies are again emerging as bullies. Zarina Moola and Fathima Paruk describe the …