Month: April 2004

The year 2004 has up to now (April 2004) been marked by three key developments of significance for the social justice movement in South Africa. […]

Mondli Hlatshwayo and Oupa Lehulere* reflect on the WSF in Mumbai, and argue that Mumbai marks an important step in the international regroupment of left forces.

George Dor* argues that the future of the ASF lies in building strong social movements, and in countering careerist tendencies now dominant in the forum.

Leila Khaled* spoke to Mondli Hlatshwayo on the Palestinian people’s struggle against Zionism, her politics, the armed struggle, and on South Africa-Israel relations.

Oupa Lehulere* takes a critical look at Mumbai Resistance 2004, and argues that it fails to contribute to the debate on building an international anti- globalisation movement.

It was a great honor to be chosen to go to India and I wish to thank every one who made this possible. It was […]

Paul Nicholson and Josu Egireun* take up the debate on the future of the WSF post Mumbai. They argue for deepening the role of the forum in the anti-globalisation struggle while preserving its plural character.

Lindsey Collen* argues that the struggle to close the uS military base at Diego Garcia represents a coming together of a range of anti-globalisation struggles, and calls on militants and movements to support the campaign.

Launching the largely neo-liberal ANC election manifesto in pietermaritzburg, thabo Mbeki told the cheering crowds:

Brian Ramadiro* argues that 10 years after legal apartheid the ANC government has failed to live up to a better life for all in education.