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How to counter child exploitation

November 29, 2017

The exploitation of children is a growing global problem, part of the lunatic "race to the bottom" the system demands. And only where an adequate social welfare net exists or where all families are guaranteed the very basic necessities of life can this widespread exploitation of children be eradicated.

A hat, a kayak & dreams of Dar

November 13, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from my latest book that is a quite radical departure from anything I have produced in the past, Fordsburg Fighter (published last year) being a case in point. Currently, both books are only available in South Africa.

Worker hope for SA public broadcaster

November 13, 2017

The corporatisation of trade unions and the development of an almost symbiotic relationship between union leaders and employers, pubic and private, is a major problem for the labour movement. It can lead to an industrial relations mess such as that in the SABC. But the hope — and the remedy — still lies with united workers.

Apples, drought & democracy

November 5, 2017

As fruit trees die, surplus apples are being given away as the Western Cape expects p to 50,000 framworkers to lose their jobs because of drought. It is a disaster in the making — and one that could, and should, have been avoided.

Unions demand pension fund answers

November 2, 2017

South African public sector unions, notably the PSA, are demanding a full account of investments made in unlisted entities apparently to promote Black Economic Empowerment, a "list of politically connected persons" involved and union seats on the PIC and other boards.