Unions challenge govt. – and opposition

by | May 29, 2012

The mass strike on Wednesday was only nominally about e-tolling on public roads and the problem of labour brokers. It was, in fact, a serious shot across the bow of government about the deteriorating conditions faced by wage earners, the poor and the unemployed....
Brothers in Arms – Q & A with James Ngculu

Brothers in Arms – Q & A with James Ngculu

by | Jul 11, 2012

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...
Britain: London Olympics opening week | by Manny Thain

Britain: London Olympics opening week | by Manny Thain

by | Jul 31, 2012

The greatest sporting, and money-making, show on earth The 2012 Olympic Games, held in London, will start with the ‘Opening Ceremony’ on Friday 27 July, watched by an estimated audience of 1 billion people around the world. Beyond the sporting excellence,...

Howl Marikana

by | Nov 13, 2013

And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? (Revelation. 6:10) Colours were simpler then. Meant less. At least it seemed that way. Before the burning. Millions of...