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South African miners’ strike shakes big firms

Since Jan. 23, the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union has led 70,000 of its members in a strike in…

June 20, 2014
South Africa miners’ strikes, poverty and upcoming electionsSouth Africa miners’ strikes, poverty and upcoming elections

South Africa miners’ strikes, poverty and upcoming elections

National elections will be held in the Republic of South Africa on May 7. The ruling African National Congress, after…

February 20, 2014
Mandela, the ANC and the African-American struggleMandela, the ANC and the African-American struggle

Mandela, the ANC and the African-American struggle

With the death of Nelson Mandela on Dec. 5, 2013, the impact of his life and political work was recognized…

February 17, 2014
South African platinum strike continues amid threats of more layoffsSouth African platinum strike continues amid threats of more layoffs

South African platinum strike continues amid threats of more layoffs

Feb. 3 — A government mediation team is seeking to resolve the ongoing strike in the platinum industry in the…

February 4, 2014
South Africa struggles continue in platinum minesSouth Africa struggles continue in platinum mines

South Africa struggles continue in platinum mines

An 11-week strike by 7,000 members of South Africa’s National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has resulted in a settlement granting…

January 23, 2014
Popularizing legacy of South African leaderPopularizing legacy of South African leader

Popularizing legacy of South African leader

The film “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” is based upon an autobiography of the same name released by Nelson Mandela…

January 6, 2014
Mandela mourned by millions in South Africa, worldwideMandela mourned by millions in South Africa, worldwide

Mandela mourned by millions in South Africa, worldwide

South Africa’s masses poured into the streets and assigned venues to mourn the death and celebrate the life and struggles…

December 21, 2013
Mandela’s legacy extends from South Africa, the Continent to the worldMandela’s legacy extends from South Africa, the Continent to the world

Mandela’s legacy extends from South Africa, the Continent to the world

Nelson Mandela's death has drawn responses from throughout the U.S. and the world. To oppressed and working people, Mandela was…

December 11, 2013

South African miners’ strike enters second month

A major struggle between the National Union of Mineworkers and the bosses at Northam Platinum’s Zondereinde facilities is turning out…

December 4, 2013

South African miners demand higher wages

Conditions are driving more workers in the platinum sector of the mining industry in South Africa to engage in strikes…

November 10, 2013