With sorrow and tears
On 16 August 2014 commemorative activities took place at Wonderkop, Marikana – the site where 34 miners were shot dead …
Vol 38 No 2 July-August 2014
We will force Cape Gate to listen
In December 2013, the ex-employees together with general members of society in Sebokeng in the Emfulweni Municipality (former Vaal) made …
Using mobile phones for business
Mobile phones are a useful tool for women carrying out informal business activities and can be used for communicating with …
Terror attacks in Nigeria
Africa’s biggest economy with a gross domestic product of over US$500-billion and its most populous country with a population of …
Strikes in SA
In recent years, strikes in South Africa have become turbulent. The Farlam Commission is currently hearing evidence of the 2012 …
Strike violence Some explanations
Strike violence has continued to rear its ugly head in democratic South Africa. Why has this been the case when …
Salary scandal in Zimbabwe
After the 31 July 2013 general elections in Zimbabwe and the end of the Government of National Unity (GNU) between …
SA National Development Plan
Will the National Development Plan (NDP) bring in a democratic developmental state for South Africa? Tatenda G. Mukwedeya assesses the …
Revolt of angry workers Samwu marches for accountability
It is common that when workers go on strike, picket or march, their anger is directed towards the employer as …
Reflections on Chibok girls
It’s over 90 days since young schoolgirls were abducted from their school: Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, North …