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Jay Naidoo

The seeds of the 1973 Durban strikes still grow
Opinion
/ 8 March 2023

The seeds of the 1973 Durban strikes still grow

Several unions were formed in the wake of the seminal strikes 50 years ago, including the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa

By Irvin Jim
Has activism won? Jay Naidoo reflects on the loss of people’s power and how to win it back
Opinion
/ 19 August 2022

Has activism won? Jay Naidoo reflects on the loss of people’s power and how to win it back

From the early frontier wars against colonialism to the struggle against apartheid and in recent times the fight for economic equality, the culture of activism has evolved. But can it still be effective in bringing about change?

By Lebo Madiba
Khaya Sithole: Board directors are meant to sing for their supper
Opinion
/ 25 March 2021

Khaya Sithole: Board directors are meant to sing for their supper

Current cases make it highly debatable whether those in the boardroom know what they’re doing

By Khaya Sithole
100 Years of the Mandela effect
Article
/ 29 June 2018

100 Years of the Mandela effect

Panel concludes we must learn from Madiba, instead of blaming him for our shortcomings

By Leigh Wils
Hope in a time of despair
Analysis
/ 10 March 2017

Hope in a time of despair

Jay Naidoo aims to change the course of history by helping today’s leaders learn from his mistakes

By Staff Reporter
#Fees2017: Wits vice-chancellor Adam Habib chased out of Holy Trinity church
Article
/ 19 October 2016

#Fees2017: Wits vice-chancellor Adam Habib chased out of Holy Trinity church

Student leader Vuyani Pambo said Habib could not form part of the peace talks at the church while police were arresting students on campus.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Away with chariots of ire in government
Article
/ 23 May 2014

Away with chariots of ire in government

Jay Naidoo says politicians must set an example to restore faith in the government.

By Sarah Evans
Swazi police release Jay Naidoo ‘after questioning’
Article
/ 5 September 2013

Swazi police release Jay Naidoo ‘after questioning’

Former Cosatu general secretary Jay Naidoo has been released from police custody in Swaziland, says the Swaziland Solidarity Network .

By Sapa
It’s up to everyone: Jay Naidoo defends Mo Ibrahim decision
Africa
/ 15 October 2012

It’s up to everyone: Jay Naidoo defends Mo Ibrahim decision

Africa’s future will hinge on the continent’s citizens taking a proactive role in governance, and not individual leaders alone, says Jay Naidoo.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Good eating habits start young
Article
/ 2 December 2011

Good eating habits start young

In a month-long foray into the social networking site Twitter, I commented on an article posted by struggle stalwart and activist Jay Naidoo.

By Nikiwe Bikitsha
‘Politicians should be sent to defuse protests’
Article
/ 7 July 2011

‘Politicians should be sent to defuse protests’

Politicians, not the police, should be sent to defuse service delivery protests in disillusioned communities, says former Cabinet minister Jay Naidoo.

By Molaole Montsho
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Article
/ 13 May 2011

Sharing a bone or two will tempt the tourists

The Palaeontological Scientific Trust launched ‘Scatterlings of Africa’, which aims to use fossils to promote common aancestry and heritage tourism.

By Sipho Kings
Checklist takes sting out of BEE
Article
/ 25 March 2011

Checklist takes sting out of BEE

A series of questions has been drawn up to verify
the suitability of benefi ciaries of empowerment.

By Vuvu Vena
BEE ‘is not meant for the select few’
Article
/ 15 March 2011

BEE ‘is not meant for the select few’

Former MP Jay Naidoo says black economic empowerment (BEE) has, in many instances, been hijacked by a "cabal of predatory elite".

By Vuvu Vena
Jay Naidoo criticises ‘society of secrets’
Article
/ 31 December 2010

Jay Naidoo criticises ‘society of secrets’

After all that South Africans had fought for, was the country building "a society of secrets" asked former communications minister Jay Naidoo.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 April 2010

Policy makers mull strategies to stem malnutrition

Each year, over 3,5-million children under the age of five die of malnutrition, which affects one out of every three people on earth.

By Faranaaz Parker
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Article
/ 18 November 2007

Authorities urged to collect rates and taxes

Local authorities in Gauteng have been urged to collect rates and taxes owed to them in order to function as viable entities. ”For municipalities to deliver services they should collect the debt owed to them and take care of its employees,” said South African Post Office CEO Totsie Memela-Khambule.

By Staff Reporter
The First 100 Days
Article
/ 12 August 1994

The First 100 Days

A report card on the new government. By Anton Harber.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 April 1987

The State of the Unions

The trade union movement is the best organised and most deeply entrenched opposition to the system inside South Africa.

By Staff Reporter

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