S2 Ep4: The story of South Africa’s most exploited workers

Wages shrink, food prices soar and working class families are forced to trade nutrition for necessities. Experts say the real crisis isn’t just inflation, but a monopolised food system built to keep the poor hungry. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guests: Semaka Moshokoa & Mervyn Abrahams

A “nation engaging in dialogue”. That’s how government is describing next month’s National Dialogue. But, as we hear in this episode, it will be a sanitised, stage-managed talk-shop which will cost R700-million, only to benefit monopoly capital. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guest: Ighsaan Schroeder

Six labour broker workers from Simunye Workers Forum took the liquor giant Heineken to labour court – and won. Gladys Thaane, one of the workers, shares how she stayed motivated throughout their seven-year struggle. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guests: Gladys Thaane & Sam Tilley

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,…

Fifty years ago a young guerrilla went underground after helping to rob a bank in California. He stayed on the run for 27 years, including spending a significant time in South Africa, training local workers. Here’s his fascinating story. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guest: James Kilgore