Labour unrest and strikes with unprecedented violence have swept across South Africa – has the straw finally broken the exploited worker’s back, or is this simply opportunistic action to squeeze big business and the mining industry? Read about what lies ahead for workers in South Africa.
ANC not Shai to attack Public Protector
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)MPs and ANC attack South Africa’s Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela accusing her of dodgy practices in running her office and of bias against the ruling ANC party. Whilst evidence and the Protector’s success shows otherwise, will Thuli Madonsela survive the onslaught of an embarrassed ANC?
Julius Malema Corruption Charges
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)ANCYL’s expelled leader Julius Malema appeared in court this week. His charges of fraud and corruption were dropped however he will still face trial for money laundering. Following his scathing attack on Jacob Zuma in which he called the South African president a corrupt thief, he went on to say he would be encouraging more mine workers to rise up in the struggle for economic freedom.
E-Tolls are Back – Can Cosatu save Gauteng?
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)COSATU and Zwelinzima Vavi have had a rough week – his organisation has proven to be quite pathetic in terms of organising workers. A new precedent was set with possibly dire economic consequences when a Marikana wage settlement was negotiated outside the proper union/ labour processes. In other news, the e-tolls saga returned to Gauteng as the Concourt overthrew the previous high court interdict.
5 things YOU can learn from Julius Malema
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Following his expulsion from the ANCYL, Julius Malema plots his comeback strategy with Comrade Chipmunk. Wonkie explains some valuable lessons both the youth and adults can learn from Julius Malema.