Musawenkosi Cabe

Originally from Pietermaritzburg, Musawenkosi Cabe’s areas of interest include bottom-up social mobilisation, social movements and unions, as well as football, social justice, spatial justice and constitutionalism.

Corporate bullying in fight over Xolobeni mining

National Musawenkosi Cabe - 15 Jun 2020

Activists argue that the Australian company suing them is using the courts to silence criticism and so abusing the legal system. The law should change to stop these types of suits

How South Africa’s minibus taxi industry exploits its drivers

Article Magnificent Mndebele & Musawenkosi Cabe - 20 Dec 2019

The drivers who are the bedrock of the public transport system are often paid less than the sectoral determination stipulates

CCMA conference highlights minimum wage struggles

Article Musawenkosi Cabe - 1 Oct 2019

Numerous applications for exemption are hampering the government’s efforts to reach its target of six million workers being paid the minimum wage

Banks bungle sale of houses

Article Musawenkosi Cabe - 12 Sep 2019

Banks aren’t following procedure in selling the primary dwellings of people whose properties are in foreclosure. But changes to the rules brings hope

Court judgment to restore farm dwellers’ dignity

Article Musawenkosi Cabe - 4 Sep 2019

A Pietermaritzburg high court ruling has found that municipalities were in breach of the Constitution in not providing farm occupiers with services

Sports broadcasting rights row still unresolved

Article Musawenkosi Cabe - 2 Sep 2019

The SABC and MultiChoice finally reached an agreement, but the threat of future blackouts remains

Icasa: A broadcasting balancing act for sport

Article Musawenkosi Cabe - 11 Jun 2019

Icasa heard some fiery submissions during the public hearing on its proposed sports broadcasting regulation amendments

Equality court sets new policing precedent

Article Musawenkosi Cabe - 28 Mar 2019

Court finds allocation of police resources in the Western Cape unfairly discriminated against black and poor people on the basis of race and poverty

Uber drivers lament ‘exploitative’ WesBank deal

Article Musawenkosi Cabe - 14 Feb 2019

A programme to help Uber drivers obtain vehicles has proven exorbitantly expensive — and drivers still won’t own their cars in the end

Hope for domestic workers

Article Musawenkosi Cabe - 24 Jan 2019

Proposed new legislation would make it possible for domestic workers to claim compensation for injury, illness or death on the job

Press Releases

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection