The best anthem for Workers' Day? 'Stimela' -- a tale about apartheid's migrant labour system: Hugh Masekela performing in 2015. Esa Alexander/The TimesWhat is the ultimate song to celebrate Workers’ Day? Many will suggest “The Internationale” which had its roots as a poem written in the aftermath of the Paris Commune in 1871 by Eugène Pottier, a transport worker. Set to music … [Read more...] about The best anthem for Workers’ Day? ‘Stimela’ — a tale about apartheid’s migrant labour system | The Conversation
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Migrant caravan members plead with Trump: ‘Give us a chance’
Migrant caravan members plead with Trump: ‘Give us a chance’: Migrant caravan members plead with Trump: ‘Give us a chance’: The Central Americans crossing Mexico in the migrant caravan that has infuriated President Donald Trump are fleeing gang violence, poverty and political repression. Here are five of their stories. – ‘Trump has no idea’ – At 38 years … [Read more...] about Migrant caravan members plead with Trump: ‘Give us a chance’
Keeping your hat on in Jo’burg: changing times of an Indian migrant milliner | The Conversation
Keeping your hat on in Jo'burg: changing times of an Indian migrant milliner: Master Mansions today. From Fourthwall Books' 'Master Mansions' (2017) by Mark Lewis and Tanya Zack. Mark Lewis/ Fourthwall BooksNothing brings together style, history and social organisation more than a hat. When the Europeans began commerce with India in the 16th century, they were known … [Read more...] about Keeping your hat on in Jo’burg: changing times of an Indian migrant milliner | The Conversation
UN raises alarm on migrant deaths in the Mediterranean Sea
UN raises alarm on migrant deaths in the Mediterranean Sea: UN raises alarm on migrant deaths in the Mediterranean Sea: Video: UNHCR reported alarming information on a shipwreck on Friday night when a rubber dingy sank after several hours of sailing. There were 132 people on board and 52 people were rescued. About 82 people are feared dead or missing. Click HERE to submit your … [Read more...] about UN raises alarm on migrant deaths in the Mediterranean Sea
#8March – The Foreign Ministry screens the true story of a Somali migrant woman to celebrate the occasion
#8March - The Foreign Ministry screens the true story of a Somali migrant woman to celebrate the occasion: For the 8th of March, International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has organised the screening of the film “Desert Flower”, distributed in Italy by the independent producer “Ahora!”. The film … [Read more...] about #8March – The Foreign Ministry screens the true story of a Somali migrant woman to celebrate the occasion
