Unions essential to working class in a capitalist society
/ 16 September 2022

Unions essential to working class in a capitalist society

Capitalism’s aim is to maximise profit, even when it is exploitative, so unions have a crucial role but must ensure their slates are clean

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Are unions still relevant to workers?
/ 27 May 2022

Are unions still relevant to workers?

Trade federation Saftu’s recent conference has revived debate about whether unions represent the plight of workers or their own ambitions

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‘Generational catastrophe’ — Motshekga sounds alarm on missed school
/ 30 August 2021

‘Generational catastrophe’ — Motshekga sounds alarm on missed school

The basic education department has clearly outlined why school must not be skipped

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Consolidating government finances is a tall order
/ 8 August 2021

Consolidating government finances is a tall order

Ramaphosa needs to build broad political consensus if he is to have any chance of pursuing his fiscal and structural reform agenda

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No one should be as rich as Elon Musk
/ 20 January 2021

No one should be as rich as Elon Musk

The reactions to Elon Musk’s billionaire status are evidence that far too many South Africans have not fully grasped the destructive consequences of inequality. Entrepreneur Musk was recently crowned the richest man in the world. The founder and chief of Tesla Motors sits on a total net worth of $195-billion. The rapid swelling of Musk’s […]