The New South African Left

Since the expulsion of the powerful metalworkers union from the ruling party-dominated labor federation COSATU, 2 years ago, an important realignment of political forces is taking shape in South Africa, challenging the ANC monopoly on power.

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Opening Remarks to the Dilemmas of Humanity Pan-Conference

17 July 2023 Opening Remarks to the Dilemmas of Humanity Pan-Conference Delivered by Comrade S’bu Zikode, in Bela Bela, Limpompo,…
Peoples Dispatch

“There can be no justice until capitalism is removed from the Earth”

As the ‘Dilemmas of Humanity: Pan African Dialogues to Build Socialism’ conference kicks off in South Africa, peoples’ movements…
Peoples Dispatch

Africa’s path to socialism

200 delegates from 40 organizations are gathering in South Africa for the “Dilemmas of Humanity: Pan African Dialogues to Build…
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NUMSA condemns GroundUp for unethical and unfair news reporting on…

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has noted a misleading article published by GroundUp on the suspension…
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People’s movements set to converge in Johannesburg for dialogues on…

Socialists and social movements around the world will converge to “confront the crises of humanity with concrete alternatives and…
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Socialist Party of Zambia president Fred M’membe faces threat of…

A warrant was issued against Socialist Party President Fred M’membe without any of the proper formalities being followed. He said…
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Private security firm G4S to divest from Israel after years-long…

The divestment comes after more than a decade-long campaign by the BDS against the company which resulted in several high-profile…
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Communist Party of Swaziland to launch campaign for release of its…

21-year-old Mvuselelo Mkhabela, a Central Committee member of the banned Communist Party of Swaziland, who had continued…
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South Africa’s Abahlali baseMjondolo continues struggle for true…

Abahlali baseMjondolo’s General Secretary Thalepo Mohapi talks about the true meaning of freedom for the masses of South…
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Unity is an imperative: reclaiming African Liberation Day, 60 years on

African Liberation Day marks the founding of the Organization of African Unity in 1963. While the idea of ‘liberation’ has since…
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South African court rules in favor of NUMSA and others in load…

The Court has granted urgent relief sought by NUMSA and 18 other applicants to exempt public hospitals, schools, and police…
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International conference on Venezuela concludes in Colombia with call…

The conference was organized with the objective to reignite the paralyzed dialogue and negotiation process between the Venezuelan…
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On May Day, NUMSA calls for a national economic agenda for the…

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has called for ending neoliberal policies and is pushing for greater state…
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Between an ailing public sector and migration curbs, Zimbabwe’s…

Zimbabwe has announced plans to criminalize the foreign recruitment of its health workers. Over 4,000 health workers have left…
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The Global South is done waiting for the UN to solve humanity’s…

The UN is, and has been for some time, a pretty meaningless institution that merely acts as a useful idiot when the White House…
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Reviving regionalism in the age of US decline

A new dossier by the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research and Cuba’s Center for International Policy Research examines…
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Progressives in Belgium mark International Day for Elimination of…

Anti-racism groups demanded an end to racial discrimination and police violence and asked that refugees be treated with dignity
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Global campaign demanding freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal intensifies

Mumia is a political prisoner who has been incarcerated for over 40 years in the United States. He was a member of the…
NUMSA

Input and Opening Remarks by President NUMSA President, Andrew Chirwa…

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) joins other ITF affiliates in South Africa in celebrating what we…
NUMSA

NUMSA SAYS HANDS OFF WORKERS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR – THEY HAVE EVERY…

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) stands in solidarity with all workers and trade unions in the public…
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