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
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
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
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
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
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
The SABC and MultiChoice finally reached an agreement, but the threat of future blackouts remains
Icasa: A broadcasting balancing act for sport
Icasa heard some fiery submissions during the public hearing on its proposed sports broadcasting regulation amendments
Equality court sets new policing precedent
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
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
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
Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
Special Reports
Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
Special Reports
Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
Special Reports
Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
Special Reports
Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
Special Reports
Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
Special Reports
Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
Special Reports
Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
