Penalising protest action
Anna Majavu* discusses the implications of the latest Constitutional Court judgement that makes organisations liable for damages arising from protests.
Month: July 2012
New Technologies, innovative repression: growing Threats to internet Freedom
This article by Freedom House* discusses the increasing threat to internet freedom from government, including so-called democracies.
Internet and Press Freedom in South Africa in 2011
In this article Freedom House* reports that South Africa’s Press Freedom is ‘Partly Free’ while it’s internet is ‘Free’
Part 1: The past stands in front of the present, we cannot see the future
Michael Abrams* discusses the deep-seated fracturing within South African society continues 20 years after apartheid, and its impact especially on the youth.
Breaking the Cycle through community Healing
In this article Michael Abrams* concretly discusses his approach to reconciliation and building new relationships focussing on work with communities in the Western Cape.
Open Mic Section
Field Marshal Tantawi says armed forces will not allow a “certain group” to dominate, after he held talks with Clinton – Aljazeera Agencies.
Open Mic Section
Avert* discusses the impact of HIV/AIDS on the health sector and on households in Africa.
Open Mic Section
Moorson discusses militarisation of poverty in Africa in the context of declining agricultural economies, some of which stretch back 3500 years ago.
Open Mic Section
Dan La Botz* discusses public workers’ struggles in the US and the potential to develop a ‘new’ workers movement.
Open Mic Section
In this article China Labor Watch* discusses the sweatshops at Foxcom factories that produce Apple computers.