The world, including South Africa, is flush with idle capital. In the highly competitive market for investment, South Africa does not rank very high.
From the ashes of neoliberalism, a capitalism with a human face might emerge (Part Three)
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Build a broad united front on the ground
Sidney Kgara, head of Nehawu’s Policy Development Unit, proposes that a popular left front must be urgently built around the material interests of working-class communities.
The Government of National Unity – neoliberal consolidation with uneven short-term benefits (Part Two)
Critics from all sides have slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa for breaking his pledge to downsize the cabinet, resulting in significant extra expenses for the public.
The private sector continues to stifle democracy
Energy sector trade unions have expressed profound worries about what the Just Energy Transition Partnership will mean for workers.
Cost of living crisis sparks nationwide protest in Nigeria
The ongoing nationwide protest is the third massive protest movement in 21st-century Nigeria.
Honouring the legacy of Mapetla Mohapi: a martyr in the struggle against oppression!
Mapetla Mohapi is one of those who refused to leave their country even when it was clear that death was imminent.
Election 2024 results underscore failure of openly ethno-nationalist parties (Part One)
While the GNU has every chance of being good for some, the same cannot be said about the many.
Students in Bangladesh Are Challenging a Repressive System
The student movement in Bangladesh has been successful in directing our attention towards these deeper anomalies in Bangladeshi politics and society.
The new Land Court, a hope for land reform?
As South Africa works towards equitable land reform, the effectiveness of the Land Court in addressing historical injustices is crucial for redress.