Month: December 2005

This edition of the journal is dedicated to the debate around the formation of the ‘new UDF’ in August of this year. Although nothing further has […]

Brian Ashley argues that the primary task in South Africa is building a united front against neo-liberalism. Central to such a front is a revived, independent Cosatu.

Ashwin Desai argues that Cosatu has much to gain by linking up with the social movements and, in turn, offers these movements greater political clarity, national links and resources.

Eddie Cottle argues that the new UDF will only strengthen the ANC government.

Ceruti argues the new UDF signifies a crack within the Alliance and for the necessity for the social movements to get involved in it to build mass struggle.

Oupa Lehulere argues that, instead of orientating to Cosatu, the task for militants is to orientate towards the struggles that are emerging outside of it as the best way to build the working class movement.

Ighsaan Schroeder The Editorial Collective of the Khanya Journal hosted a discussion of Lehulere’s paper in the evening of 26 August 2005. The discussion took place […]

Prishani Naidoo argues the new UDF is yet another attempt to hold back struggle against the neo-liberal policies of the ANC government and questions the centrality of the industrial working class in that struggle.

Harvey argues that a united front with Cosatu is the best way for the social movements to grow.

Heinrich Bohmke argues Desai does not call for an orientation to Cosatu. Instead, Desai is calling for Cosatu to change its orientation to the social movements.