by Daniel Krähmer | Oct 15, 2014
Revolutions distinguish themselves as phenomena that change those who wield social power, replacing old ruling classes with new classes of rulers. In South Africa, the revolution that culminated in the 1994 April Democratic Breakthrough is always thought of as having...
by Daniel Krähmer | Oct 15, 2014
The proceedings of the Farlam Commission of Inquiry into the killings at Marikana have been widely criticised for their many shortcomings, but a number of important points of evidence have emerged in key thematic areas. What follows is a brief overview of the most...
by Daniel Krähmer | Oct 15, 2014
Following are excerpts from interviews by Amandla! staff of women activists in NUMSA, conducted during NUMSA’s “International Symposium on Left Political Parties and Mass Movements”, held August 7-10 in Johannesburg. Attended by international guests...
by Daniel Krähmer | Oct 15, 2014
As this issue of Amandla! goes to press, we read disturbing accounts of South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) shop stewards being prevented by private security personnel from entering the union’s Johannesburg headquarters, and being physically attacked...
by Daniel Krähmer | Oct 15, 2014
An Exclusive Amandla! Interview with Gilbert Achcar A!: What impact has the conflict in Israel/Palestine had generally on the political situation in the Middle East? GA: Basically it’s a further factor in radicalising the populations in the Arab world. You have...