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A citizens’ path to true democrcy
Without democratic control over, and the right to recall, elected representatives — these being the “basics” early anti-apartheid unions strove for — the corrupting and monied minorities will continue to have a relatively free hand in manipulating and controlling society.
Posted in: Inside Labour Column
Davos & the spectre of populism
January 26, 2019
Populism was a spectre haunting the super rich when they met in Davos, Switzerland. this past week. But while this emergence of nationalist, protectionist sentiment does pose a threat to global corporations, it does not threaten the system based on competition and the exploitation of labour. It also carries with it the poison of zenophobia.
Posted in: Inside Labour Column
Time to recall: Ye are many, they are few…
January 15, 2019
This coming year promises turbulence, both nationally and globally, with the political and economic environment remaining volatile. We, along with citizens of other nation-states, will also almost certainly be inundated with calls to patriotism and to pull together in the cause of a better life for all. The question — as always — will be […]
Posted in: Uncategorized
Time for brief respite: 2019 is coming
December 15, 2018
Rough times seems certain to lie ahead in 2019., So perhaps the widely recognised festive season should provide a welcome respite, a time not only to rest and relax, but to contemplate the rigours of the year ahead; a time to analyse and to plan, since hope still exists that a better world is possible.
Posted in: Inside Labour Column
Behind the SABC debacle
December 10, 2018
Amid all the rumour, innuendo and double talk surrounding the board resignations and other happenings at the SABC lie two simple facts: the board is answerable only to parliament, and not to any minister and, without a requested R3bn bank loan guarantee — not a bailout — the national broadcaster will be bankrupt.
Posted in: General reporting
Pay people fairly for the work they do
December 2, 2018
South Africa can expect a deluge of bigoted pro- and anti-minimum wage propaganda from vested minority interests as the date for implementation draws near. Much of this may amount to wilful distortion of facts most people should be aware of, especially if the rhetoric moves into overdrive..
Posted in: Inside Labour Column
Stories, facts & the minimum wage
November 30, 2018
There is incrfeasing cynicism and anger about the long-delayed introduction of some minimum pay agreements. This is coupled with evidence that the way the government's key Expanded Public Works Programme has been applied has had a damaging, particularly on municipal workers and firefighters.
Posted in: Inside Labour Column
Terry Bell Writes 
February 2, 2019
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