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Ukraine

The crisis that has erupted in Ukraine following the right-wing coup engineered by the United States and Germany and the intervention of Russia into Crimea has created the most dangerous international confrontation since the end of World War II. Almost overnight, in a...

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Letters to Msholozi

Dear Msholozi, As a nationalist and long-time supporter of the African National Congress, I am disturbed by reports that the SA Communist Party regards you as their useful idiot to help them get – and keep – their hands on the levers of state power. Are these reports...

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Brothers in Arms – Q & A with James Ngculu

Brothers in Arms – Q & A with James Ngculu

James Ngculu joined Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) after the 1976 uprising of Soweto. He occupied a variety of posts within MK and spent most of his time abroad in exile, where he became one of Chris Hani's closest companions. After 1994, he acted as the Provincial Secretary...

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The Future We Want

Preamble/Stage Setting 1. We, the heads of State and Government, having met at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 20-22 June 2012, resolve to work together for a prosperous, secure and sustainable future for our people and our planet. 2. We reaffirm our determination to...

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Write for Amandla

Amandla! is an alternative publication and it depends on readers like you for its financial sustainability. As well as reading it every 2 months, you can write, draw or photograph for it, help publicise it. In contrast to the mainstream media, Amandla1's content comes...

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Help to sell Amandla

As an alternative publication, Amandla! depends on readers like you for its financial sustainability. Your support can enable Amandla! to continue its important work. If you, like us, believe that what we think and do makes a difference, why not get actively involved?...

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Where we are in the crisis | by William K. Tabb

The global political economy is likely to remain in crisis for at least another three to five years, with high unemployment and slow growth. The character of this period makes a grim cyclical crisis worse by adding to it both a financial component and a deeper...

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