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The general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), Irvin Jim, was candid in claiming that he did not view the MK Party as a socialist-oriented party.
BILL OF RIGHTS

The Left that is not left at all

The general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), Irvin Jim, was candid in claiming that he did not view the MK Party as a socialist-oriented…

  • Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela
5 min read
As we commemorate Workers Day 2026, and 32 years into democracy, it is time for us to reflect on the rights of workers and confront unemployment. (SAFTU)
COSATU

Editorial: Workers’ Day 32 years on

As we commemorate Workers Day 2026, and 32 years into democracy, it is time for us to reflect on the rights of workers and confront unemployment

  • Editorial
2 min read
Demonstrators plan to hand a memorandum to President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg)
SOUTH AFRICAN FEDERATION OF TRADE UNIONS SAFTU

National shutdown: Protestors chant pleas to Ramaphosa as they march to Union Buildings

Demonstrators plan to hand a memorandum to President Cyril Ramaphosa

  • Sonri Naidoo
  • Sphiwe Mavhungu
3 min read