/ 21 July 2013

M&G Newsroom: Of sexism, greed and patriarchy

M&g Newsroom: Of Sexism, Greed And Patriarchy

Listen out for the latest on the drama at Marikana and its trade union representation, and what this means for the ANC's alliance partner, Cosatu.

Two writers at men's magazine FHM were on Friday fired from their jobs after being at first suspended for comments they made about rape. We dedicate the Weekly Choon to two men who won't be missed.

The Durban International Film Festival shocked South Africa when it shut down its own opening movie – minutes before it was due to begin. We speak to Roger Young about the move and comments people made around the Film and Publication Board's "conservative" and "patriarchal" decision.

We'll take you on a trip down South Africa's history when the country had its own version of "We are the World" made after Nelson Mandela was released from prison. But what happened to song and its video? 

Why did those involved in the construction cartel do what they did? We speak to Chantelle Benjamin, who will explain how it was greed that caused the walls to come crumbling down around some of the country's biggest construction companies' leaders.