In this Edition – KC JOURNAL NO 30 JULY 2012
This is the first edition of the Khanya Journal for 2012. The focus of this edition is on ‘The state we are in’ , and […]
Month: July 2012
From Polokwane to Mangaung : Class and class conflict in the ANC
Oupa Lehulere* argues that the fracturing within the ANC has little to do with personality clashes, hidden agendas or Zuma’s lack of vision; but rather the class configuration that underpinned the cohesion of the Mbeki group.
The state we are in: reflections with anti-Privatisation Forum (APF) activists
The Khanya Journal (KJ) held a focus group discussion with six activists from the APF on the state of the social movements in South Africa on 11 April 2012.
Unpacking service delivery protests
Jackie Dugard* discusses the rise of service delivery protest, rising social tension and the limits of South Africa’s transformative project.
Interview with reckitt Benckiser Labour : broker-organised workers
Elijah Kodisang* discusses the strike and the difficulties workers organised through labour-brokers experienced at Reckitt Benckiser.
Unions, workers and labour brokering Companies: the Post Office strike
Daphine Mlambo* discusses labour brokering in the context of the recent strike at the Post Office after which 294 workers achieved permanent employment.
The Proposed ban on labour brokers and COSATU
Fazila Farouk of the South African Civil Society Information Service (SACIS) interview Ighsaan Schroeder, coordinator of the Casual Workers Advice Office.
“i still believe that we should be tolerant and welcoming of those who think differently.”
Maria van Driel (MvD) interviews Desmond Da Sa* about the state of the social movements in Durban and nationally.
Farm workers and dwellers organise to challenge violations on farms
Angela Conway* discusses the difficulties and the successes gained with organising farm workers and dwellers in the Eastern and Southern Cape.
Rising tribalism in South Africa
William Gumede* argues for solidarity that cuts across the ethinic, regional and political divide to counter-balance tribalism in South Africa.