University of Johannesburg students summarise their goal in a hashtag. The question is, what happens next? Kim Ludbrook/EPAProtest movements are manifestos of a sort. Like manifestos, both political and aesthetic, they usually aim to create the support they need by seeking to identify a wrong, then proposing a way of righting it. The best and most durable manifestos seek to … [Read more...] about Student protesters must move beyond hashtags to real change | The Conversation
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As Lonmin fights for survival, miners move to cash in and quit
As loss-making platinum producer Lonmin appeals for cash from shareholders and slashes costs, many of its mine workers are eager to grab redundancy deals and leave a company battling to stay afloat. Battered by strikes, rising costs and weak platinum prices, Lonmin is seeking to raise $ 407 million in a share issue – priced at a 94 percent discount this week – … [Read more...] about As Lonmin fights for survival, miners move to cash in and quit
Unions move to block beer merger between SABMiller and InBev
Johannesburg – The UK’s Daily Mail writes that unions in South Africa have called on competition regulators to block the £68billion takeover of SABMiller by Anheuser-Busch InBev. London-listed SAB is Africa’s biggest brewer with a heritage dating back 120 years, but workers’ groups in SA fear the deal will trigger job cuts. InBev has a […] The post Unions move to … [Read more...] about Unions move to block beer merger between SABMiller and InBev
Goosen’s WP move gathering steam?
Johan Goosen’s kicking coach has confirmed Western Province’s interest in the Springbok pivot and says the player is ‘considering’ all possible options. Media reports earlier this month indicated that the Capetonians were interested in signing Goosen as a replacement for Demetri Catrakilis, who will join Montpellier in France after this year’s Currie Cup. Bertus Pretorius, … [Read more...] about Goosen’s WP move gathering steam?
Canberra fish seller lost thousands in $40m South African cash move
FishCo Fish Market managing director John Fragopoulos with some Australian tiger prawns at his store at the Belconnen Markets in 2011. A Canberra fish merchant has become entangled in an elaborate $ 40 million international currency scam, losing nearly $ 100,000 in a bid to cash in. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press … [Read more...] about Canberra fish seller lost thousands in $40m South African cash move
