News and Analysis: South Africa

Tribute to Chris Hani on the 20th anniversary of his assassination

'A relentless voice for the poor and oppressed, a legend of the struggle, a man of the people'

April 10, 2013

April 10, 2013, marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic assassination of Chris Hani, a legendary freedom fighter and one of the most courageous and talented leaders of the anti-apartheid struggle.

Transitioning from apartheid rule

ANC negotiated compromise with South African rulers

October 17, 2012

Part 3 of a series on South Africa. What led the liberation forces to embrace negotiations? Can the negotiations process be described as a betrayal of the goals of the liberation movement?

Poverty and exploitation in South Africa today

The role of the mass movement in the fall of apartheid

September 28, 2012

Over two decades since the end of apartheid, conditions for workers and residents of rural areas have barely improved, while profit-making corporations have continued to prosper. How could this happen?

What does the Lonmin Massacre tell us?

Conditions in South Africa today

September 4, 2012

Many were shocked by the brutal massacre of 34 striking miners, carried out by a government led by led by an organization that had once heroically resisted apartheid.

South African students condemn Israeli apartheid

In brief

August 13, 2011

Students at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg held a press conference condemning an upcoming Israeli propaganda tour.

Thousands of mineworkers strike in South Africa

In brief

July 30, 2011

Thousands of South African mineworkers are currently on strike, fighting for a 14 percent pay increase, though bosses are only offering 6 to 8.5 percent.

South Africa to forgive Cuba's debt

In brief

December 19, 2010

Pres. Jacob Zuma of South Africa announced recently that his country would provide a $30 million credit package to Cuba. He also stated that South Africa would forgive the $161 million debt of the island country.

Class Struggle in Africa and the Fight Against Imperialism

Watch the full session from the National Conference on Socialism 2010

November 15, 2010

Class struggle exists everywhere in Africa, but it is rarely discussed or covered in the United States. This panel features experts on the workers' struggle in Africa, discussing the conditions for working and poor people today.

Court blocks miners' strike in S. Africa

In brief

November 4, 2010

The South African Labor Court in Johannesburg has granted Gold Fields a court order temporarily prohibiting a planned strike at the company's South Deep mine. The South African National Union of Mineworkers called for the mine's 6,000 workers to strike to protest racism.

South African public employees launch massive strike

The struggle continues!

August 24, 2010

In South Africa, over 1 million public sector employees are on an indefinite strike, demanding an 8.6 percent wage increase and a R1000 ($136) housing allowance. However, the South African government rejects their demands and insists that it cannot afford more than a 7 percent wage increase and R700 ($95) housing allowance.

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