A country cannot survive in isolation, particularly given that leaders of rightwing parties have ascended in countries around the world
Populist leaders seek to fill the gap as ANC’s support wane
Cosatu, Numsa, Abahlali baseMjondolo and SACP can bring a pro-worker movement
The journalist is among more than 50 reporters who have died at the hands of the Israeli regime and is remembered for bravely giving a voice to Palestinians
The party of socialist Black Consciousness has fresh leaders and a pact with the Pan Africanist Congress to begin working at the local level to create a viable and radical Left
Big strides are being made by involving poor people in making strategic decisions
Fifty percent of South Africans are under 30 and the majority are unemployed.
Neither the market nor the ruling party can be entrusted with the task – so leave it to the youth.
Both Greece and Spain have a left that doesn’t look back, but that is engaged in the moment and looking to the future – something we sorely need.
When there is corruption and the state is struggling to deal with pressing social issues a strong figure can become attractive to many people.