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.
Despite the high rate of strikes and protests, the political left has not connected with anger at the polls, writes Imraan Buccus.
The bombing of the Boston marathon in April and the brutal murder of a British soldier in London have again focused attention on Muslim extremism.
The Anni Dewani case has gripped the nation and created a media frenzy. Of course we can’t come to any final conclusions.
Cosatu seems to lack the gumption; people’s movements are too localised; and popular anger is rising. So to whom can we turn for change?