The strike wave and what it means
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said last week that if South Africa wants to achieve higher growth and cut unemployment “a social bargain” is needed that would pull together trade unions, business and the government to implement the NDP (National Development Plan). It also suggests that trade unions moderate wage demands and that the State implement its massive infrastructure spending plans. The IMF flagged "escalating labour tensions" as a "key domestic risk".
Jack Lewis
Opinion | 10 October 2013
Zambian government continues prosecution of gay-rights activist
On 15 August 2013 the Zambian High Court refused to hear a constitutional application by Paul Kasonkomona regarding his right to freedom of expression being violated by police charges against him.
Jonathan Dockney
News | 9 October 2013
Too many bad apples: IPID report reveals unacceptable levels of criminality within the police
Over the past year, people filed 6 728 cases of criminal and professional misconduct against police officers with the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID). This number represents 4.3% of active police officers (officers employed in terms of the SAPS Act).
Craig Oosthuizen
News | 9 October 2013
#DoubleBillTour
Award-winning South African poet Vus'umuzi Phakathi will be at the Baxter from 01 October till 13 October, the middle of his one-man tour -- the #DoubleBillTour. Phakathi, also known as Romeo the poet/Lil' Hussil, is touring nine South African provinces,12 African countries and four continents. Phakathi is also the writer and producer.
Nwabisa Pondoyi
News | 9 October 2013
HIV vaccine: some progress, but we’re not there yet
While antiretroviral drugs against HIV are getting more effective and allow HIV-positive people to live longer, the ultimate prize is to find a way to cure people of the virus, the best hope being a vaccine.
Kerry Gordon
News | 9 October 2013
Everything you need to know about funding your post-matric studies
Getting funding for post-matric studies is very important for many students. There are many ways to get funding, whether through a bursary or loan. While you don’t have to pay a bursary back, you do need to pay a loan back.
Kesia Lilenstein
News | 9 October 2013
Khayelitsha residents on the O’Regan/Pikoli Commission
The O'Regan/Pikoli Commision of Inquiry into policing in Khayelitsha is to go ahead after a Constitutional Court ruling last week. GroundUp went to the streets of Khayelitsha to gauge people’s reaction to the ruling.
Nwabisa Pondoyi
Opinion | 9 October 2013