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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
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…
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
100 Years of the Mandela effect
Panel concludes we must learn from Madiba, instead of blaming him for our shortcomings
Hope in a time of despair
Jay Naidoo aims to change the course of history by helping today’s leaders learn from his mistakes
#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.
Away with chariots of ire in government
Jay Naidoo says politicians must set an example to restore faith in the government.
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 .
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Checklist takes sting out of BEE
A series of questions has been drawn up to verify the suitability of benefi ciaries of empowerment.
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".
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.