Jacob Zuma’s (not so) New Leaf Cartoon
jacob zumas new leaf
Wonkie investigates claims that Jacob Zuma has turned over a new leaf following his suggestions to freeze cabinet salaries and facilitate more freedom of the press in South Africa by dropping the damages claim against Zapiro for his cartoon depicting him as about to rape Lady Justice.
The South African Workers’ Revolution
workers revolution
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
ANC and Mamiki Shai attack the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela
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
julius malema corruption charges
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?
cosatu etolls strike
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.
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