HIV women’s health neglected
At an HIV/AIDS conference earlier this year it became clear that although women are the major group living with HIV/AIDS …
Vol 32 No 5 Dec 2008/Jan 2009
Historical matter of Nontsizi Mgqwetho: Thunderous Woman’s Voice
Recently an astonishing Xhosa woman poet was rediscovered and put on the map. Ntongela Masilela talks about the poverty of …
Global prison crisis: How does Africa rate?
The state of a country’s prisons reflects its human rights’ performance. So how does Africa rate in its treatment of …
Free medical care for all!: National Health Insurance System
The ANC Conference in 2007 endorsed a National Health Insurance (NHI) System. Yet few people understand how an NHI work. …
Constitution and Cosatu Women: Belated recognition.
Much has been written about the inclusion of women’s rights in our Constitution but few acknowledge the role of Cosatu …
Brave, hardworking and isolated: Abortion doctor speaks.
South Africa legalised abortion in 1996. Dr Marijke Alblas originally came from the Netherlands in 2000, to assist in South …
Bolivia: Back from the brink.
In the middle of this year newspapers reported that Bolivia’s government was about to be toppled. Shawn Hattingh shows how …
Amalungelo wethu: Woolworthsflexis strike for rights
Each time a strike happens in retail, casual workers become more determined and militant. Claire Ceruti and Bridget Kenny chart …
Unlocking Labour Laws -9
In each edition Labour Bulletin takes queries from unionists and workers on labour law matters. Here Mohammed Chavoos answers a …