S2 Ep 5: David versus Goliath: How the workers won against the beer giant

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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
10 Jul English South Africa News Commentary · Non-Profit

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