S2 Ep2: The Story of the American guerrilla who taught SA unionists

There has been a groundswell of opposition to the proposed labour law amendments. Many workers’ organisations believe they will make it easier for bosses to fire workers. But, Labour deputy director-general, Thembinkosi Mkalipi, tells us these controversial amendments are necessary, and beneficial for all. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guests: John Appolis,…

Nearly 50 years after the Soweto Uprising against inferior education started on June 16, 1976, and the picture still looks grim. But we visit a maths project for children from working-class homes, and it provides lots of hope. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guests: 1. Eneth Mogale 2. Rethabile Qwabe 3. George…

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) was meant to offer temporary skills and income to the unemployed. But 21 years into the programme, EPWP workers are angry with poor conditions and are pursuing legal action. Host: Tebadi Mmotla | Guests: Dumisani Dlamini; Gordan Molane; Steven Ditsebe; Bafana Montseng; Monica Matshalilanga…

The 100th anniversary of May Day in 1986 was a most significant political moment in South African history – millions of workers stayed away, challenging apartheid dominance. One of the organisers, union veteran Moss Manganyi, takes us back to that momentous day. Host: Tebadi Mmotla | Guest: Moss Manganyi

Traditional trade unions have been experiencing a sharp decline in recent years, with critics arguing they have lost touch with the realities of workers. This is evident in the new Draft Code on Good Practice on Dismissal. Host: Tebadi Mmotla | Guests: Matsoanelo Motomotomo; Gladman Ntulini; John Appolis; Matthew Parks…