The National Minimum Wage is a Poverty Wage

Women across the world face violence at home, exploitation at work and wage inequality. In response, South African women from diverse organisations have united to discuss the formation of a working-class women’s movement, determined to confront patriarchy and capitalism. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guests: Meme Makhaula & Maggie Mthombeni

Over 50 years ago a 16-year-old Palestinian girl recorded a powerful folk song about her people’s struggle. It has recently been reissued, and with the genocide in Gaza raging on, it still sounds relevant. This is its story. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guest: Zeinab Shaath

The CCMA was established as a place where workers and bosses can settle disputes. But over the years, the institution has faced massive budget cuts, causing a shortage of commissioners, interpreters and creating a backlog of cases. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guests: Patricia Mokoto & Sam Tilley

Migrant workers have long been the backbone of the South African economy. Yet, despite their important contribution, many endure exploitation and xenophobia. Organisations like the Casual Workers Advice Office are working to change that. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guests: Migrant Workers Organiser & Ighsaan Schroeder

Ahead of Women’s Day, we take stock of how far women’s rights have progressed in the labour movement. Through the eyes of a union veteran, it is clear that it is far from a pretty picture. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guest: Jenny Grice