“When the first case happened, workers at the French company (which sells personal care and cosmetics…)”
GIWUSA and SAFTU Demonstrate Against L’Oreal SA’s treatment of workers during COVID-19 Read Post »
Videos expressing anger against expired grocery hand-outs have recently been circulated on social media…
Expired Food Donation Parcels allegedly Delivered to Communities Read Post »
Everyyear since 1889, workers across the globe have gathered in theirnumbers to celebrate Labour Day, the contribution of the workers insociety. This year has been unique and very different to most yearssince International Workers Day was first celebrated. In December2019, a new virus was first noticed in China’s Hubei province, andespecially around the city of Wuhan. Since then,…
May Day Amidst COVID-19 Read Post »
There are several people wearing reflective yellow jackets in the CBD of Johannesburg doing informal work. Karibu!spoke to Sipho Khoza from Ekurhuleni who guards cars for clients near Ghandi Square in the city centre. Khoza, 32, says he is in distress because of the…
Level 5 Lockdown Ban on non-essential travel reduces car-guard opportunities Read Post »
Residents in the Vosloorus area, south of Boksburg (Johannesburg), have been reporting cases of police brutality since the COVID-19 national lockdown began on 26 March. The police say…
Vosloorus Residents Object to Police Violence During COVID-19 Lockdown Read Post »
Following a successful meeting held with shop stewards of the General Industrial Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) on Saturday, 21 March 2020, the union has taken the initiative to start engagements between industrial workers…
GIWUSA mobilises workers against Coronavirus Read Post »
On Saturday 21 March 2020 the General Industrial Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) took the initial steps to make sense of the dangers and impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 which is now a global pandemic. 30 shop stewards met to discuss the way in which…
GIWUSA militants meet over COVID-19 Read Post »
Reclaimers (or waste pickers as they are also known) form a critical part of our waste management and should be recognised as they provide…
Reclaimers face challenges with COVID-19 Read Post »
“There were initially 17 cases according to an earlier statement by the Department of Health, however there were some positive news coming out of the Department…”
CoronaVirus Update: Cases in SA Read Post »
” Khanya has different projects, namely the Jozi Book Fair (JBF), Forum of Activist Journalists (FAJ), and ICT, Mass Advice Day as well as Finance and Coordination departments…”
Activists Converge At Khanya College Read Post »
“As part of the Health Department’s plan to combat an outbreak, CHWs could play a crucial role as providers of primary health care, reaching the most remote areas where communicable…”
Corona: Train CHWs to Combat an Outbreak Read Post »
“Universities have over the years come to resemble businesses much more, and in general. Virtually all universities have defined what is called the ‘core…”
Students Today: Reasons for Protests Read Post »
