[YCLSA Discussion] Establishment of a Peace Movement in SA: Consultative Meeting, 10h00, 23 February 2012, COSATU House, Jhb

Peace /Establishment of a Peace Movement in South Africa / *SACP-convened consultative meeting, 23 February 2012 * The SACP will convene a broad consultative meeting on 23 February 2012 with the aim of establishing a Peace Movement in South Africa. The meeting will commence at 10h00 at 10

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[YCLSA Discussion] Israel: The Original Terrorist Sin, Continued

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[YCLSA Discussion] Israel: The Suicide State

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[YCLSA Discussion] Impala Mines, Rustenburg: SACP statement on the situation

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[YCLSA Discussion] Nzimande: This government is fighting corruption

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[YCLSA Discussion] SACP Statement to the 2012 Budget Speech

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[YCLSA Discussion] ANCWL Condemns Disruptions at the Centenary Memorial Lecture for President Makgatho

ANC Women's League *ANC Women's League Statement, 24 February 2012* *ANCWL Condemns in the Strongest Possible Terms Disruptions at the Centenary* The ANC Women's League is shocked and appalled at the disgusting behaviour displayed by some rouge elements at the ANC centenary memorial lect

[YCLSA Discussion] Newspapers still blaming "environment" for massive continuing drop in sales

Business Day *Newspapers continue to battle in bleak environment* *Trevor Neethling, Business Day, Johannesburg, 27 February 2012* DAILY newspapers have lost about 90,000 buyers over the past year, according to the latest quarterly data from the Audit Bureau of Circulation. The data for O

[YCLSA Discussion] NUM post-NEC Press Statement

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[YCLSA Discussion] Only nine thousand Implats workers back by Tuesday. Beatings re-started during Malema visit.

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[YCLSA Discussion] In 15 minutes the ANC National Disciplinary Committee will make a public announcement

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[YCLSA Discussion] Writing is on the wall for Malema, Sam Mkokeli, Business Day

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[YCLSA Discussion] ANC Women’s League Reponse to NDC Outcome

ANC Women's League *ANC Women’s League Statement, 1 March 2012 * *ANC Women’s League Reponse to NDC Outcome* The ANC Women’s League feels it is unfortunate that it had to come to this, where a member was expelled from the organisation, however we believe the decision of the ANC should be r

[YCLSA Discussion] President Zuma again invites workers into leadership of the ANC

Business Day *Zuma repeats call to workers* *Natasha Marrian, Business Day, Johannesburg, 1 March 2012* PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma , for the second time in two weeks, invited workers yesterday to be represented in the top structure of the African National Congress (ANC), and said he was certain

[YCLSA Discussion] SACP GS Blade Nzimande to give Mzala Memorial Lecture at eThekwini FET College, Asherville, 11h00, 3 March 2012

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[YCLSA Discussion] ANC policy looks to ‘second SA transition’ — Jeff Radebe

Business Day *ANC policy looks to ‘second SA transition’ — Radebe* * * *Staff Reporter, Business Day, Johannesburg, 5 March 2012 * THE African National Congress’s policy discussion documents released on Monday focus on a "second transition" period for South Africa, said Jeff Radebe, policy

[YCLSA Discussion] Not so much a strike; more of a political show of strength. - Carol Paton

Business Day *'Broker' strike is more of a political show of strength * *Carol Paton, Business Day, Johannesburg, 6 March 2012 * ANY trade unionist knows that sometimes it is good to have a strike. Strikes unite and mobilise workers, they build the union and send a message about the power

[YCLSA Discussion] President Zuma is "quiet" about the strike: Business Day

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[YCLSA Discussion] Cosatu and DA march together against e-tolling

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[YCLSA Discussion] ANC 2012 Policy Conference Discussion Documents, Links

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[YCLSA Discussion] ANC Calls for a Peaceful COSATU Protest

ANC *ANC Calls for a Peaceful Protest by COSATU* The African National Congress (ANC) calls on all those who will be embarking on a protest actionorganised by COSATU, tomorrow, the 7th March 2012, against e-tolling and labour brokers, to respect the rights of all those who will not be parti

[YCLSA Discussion] Zille Cross

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[YCLSA Discussion] Cosatu retracts DA protest invition

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[YCLSA Discussion] Minister Nzimande: ‘Little to show’ for Seta funds

Business Day *‘Little to show’ for Seta funds — Nzimande* *Linda Ensor, Business Day, Johannesburg, 7 March 2012* Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande yesterday took his fight with the sector education and training authorities (Setas) to Parliament, saying there was "littl

[YCLSA Discussion] Spin and hysteria around ANC’s ‘dramatic’ changes

Business Day *Spin and hysteria cloud ANC’s ‘dramatic’ changes* *Steven Friedman, Business Day, Johannesburg, 7 March 2012* WHEN the African National Congress (ANC) and many of its critics have a mutual interest in overstating how much change lies ahead, working out the truth about our pol

[YCLSA Discussion] COSATU protest ignored by Cabinet

Business Report *Cabinet ignores Cosatu protest* *Donwald Pressly, Business Report, Johannesburg, 9 March 2012* The government has dug in its heels over the two issues that led to Wednesday's national strike, vowing that it would not be swayed by the public protests against e-tolling in Ga

[YCLSA Discussion] Sidumo Dlamini - Julius Malema should not have been allowed to address COSATU march

The Times *No JuJu, no Zille, no split, says Cosatu* *Sibusiso Ngalwa, Sunday Times, Johannesburg, 11 March 2012* EXPELLED ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema should not have been allowed to address Cosatu's march on Wednesday, says the labour federation's president, Sdumo Dlamini. He

[YCLSA Discussion] Minister Blade Nzimande: Colleges are vital

The Times *Colleges vital - Nzimande* *Mhlaba Memela, Sunday Times, 9 March, 2012 * Qualifications obtained at Further Education and Training colleges should be on a par with university degrees, Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said yesterday. Speaking at a campus in Durban, he s

[YCLSA Discussion] Vavi told: Accept JZ offer

The Times *Accept JZ offer - Vavi told* *Amukelani Chauke, The Times, Johannnesburg, 12 March 2012* Cedric Gina, president of the National Union of Metalworkers, said yesterday that Zuma's offer should be considered. Speaking at Numsa's regional elective conference in Pretoria, Gina said

[YCLSA Discussion] Matshiqi: What was wrong with the first transition?

Business Day *What was wrong with the first transition?* *Aubrey Matshiqi, Business Day, Johannesburg, 12 March 2012* IN THE African National Congress (ANC), things come in pairs. Former president Thabo Mbeki incensed some among us in 1998 with his "two nations" thesis. He argued that our

[YCLSA Discussion] SACP Gauteng Province prepares for Congress

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[YCLSA Discussion] Party statement on the Limpopo Cabinet reshuffle

SACP * SACP Limpopo Press Statement, 14 March 2012* *Party statement on the Limpopo Cabinet reshuffle* The SACP has noted with dismay today's pronouncements on the cabinet reshuffle by the provincial Premier, Mr Charlie Cassel Mathale. This was preceded by an equally problematic but silent

[YCLSA Discussion] Court orders Cosatu not to threaten a labour broker, Transman

Business Day *Court orders Cosatu to stop threatening labour broker Transman* *Alistair Anderson, Business Day, Johannesburg, 15 March 2012* LABOUR broker Transman yesterday obtained an urgent interdict in the high court in Johannesburg against the Congress of South African Trade Unions (C

[YCLSA Discussion] Mantashe: We must be bold and ask critical questions

Sowetan *We must be bolder and ask the most critical questions * *Gwede Mantashe, Sowetan, Johannesburg, 15 March 2012* THE ANC recently published its policy discussion documents. The purpose is to prepare for our policy conference in June and and the 53rd conference in December. At the

[YCLSA Discussion] Cosatu adopted the decision on labour brokers - Zuma

The Times *Cosatu adopted decision on labour brokers: Zuma* *Sapa, The Times, Johannesburg, 16 March 2012 * The Congress of SA Trade Unions was involved in adopting the decision to regulate labour brokers, President Jacob Zuma said on Friday. The tripartite alliance had been involved in d

[YCLSA Discussion] Power panic chased off investors - Schüssler

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[YCLSA Discussion] NUM attributes SABC TV viewership decline to factional coverage

NUM *NUM attributes SABC television's declining viewership to factional coverage* The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) notes the audience ratings released by the South African Advertising Research Foundation which indicates that E-TV has surpassed the SABC news in terms of viewership.

[YCLSA Discussion] Media interaction on ANC Policy Conference Discussion Documents

ANC * ANC Media Announcement, 19 March 2012 * *Media interaction on ANC Policy Discussion Documents* Members of the media are invited to the ANC Media interaction on ANC Policy Discussion Documents, with ANC NEC Subcommittee Chairpersons. This opportunity will give members of the media an

[YCLSA Discussion] SABC figures are a sign that there is no turnaround

SACP *SACP Media Statement, 19 March 2012* *SABC figures a sign that there is no turn-around* The SACP has noted an article in Sunday newspapers yesterday which shows that the SABC has lost over one million viewers across all three channels in the prime-time news slot in the past six month

[YCLSA Discussion] Maurice Smithers: "Easier to get drunk than to read"

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[YCLSA Discussion] Cape’s day of race shame, Cape Argus

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[YCLSA Discussion] Raenette Taljaard : A turning point in my life

The Star *There was minimal support from my party leaders * *Raenette Taljaard, The Star, Johannesburg, 20 March 2012* AT THE start of 2001 a concerted assault by the executive on the standing committee on public accounts (Scopa) and the auditor-general was about to commence with battle-li

[YCLSA Discussion] ANC: SCA decision creates blanket permission for political parties to use Courts to review State decisions

ANC *ANC Statement, 20 March 2012 * *Outcome of the Supreme Court of Appeal's decision * /regarding the DA's application to review the NDPP's decision to withdraw corruption charges against the ANC President/ The African National Congress (ANC) notes with disappointment the outcome of th

[YCLSA Discussion] SACP: Statement on the SCA ruling

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[YCLSA Discussion] FAWU Appeal to Grabouw Community: Exercise Calm

* FAWU FAWU **News Release, 20 March 2012* ** ** *FAWU Appealing to Grabouw Community to Exercise Calm* The Food and Allied Workers Union is calling upon the communities of Grabouw to exercise calm and unite around their common goal of pursuing access to quality education and the improvement

[YCLSA Discussion] General Introduction to CU course on Karl Marx’s Capital, Volumes 2 and 3

*Capital Volumes 2 and 3* Karl Marx *General Introduction to Karl Marx’s Capital, Volumes 2 and 3* The second and third volumes of Karl Marx's Capital will be serialised on the communist University during the second quarter of 2012. We have first to consider how we will do it. What we are lo

[YCLSA Discussion] Coup d’État in Mali

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[YCLSA Discussion] Botswana Umbrella II Communiqué, 20 March 2012

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[YCLSA Discussion] Suspension and replacement of Botswana National Front Secretary-General and other office bearers

*Botswana National Front**Press Release, 22 March 2012 * *Suspension of BNF members * The President of the Botswana National Front (BNF) has exercised the powers vested in him under the party Constitution to suspend the following comrades: 1. Akanyang Magama - Secretary General 2. H

[YCLSA Discussion] DENOSA - delighted with the NHI pilot project

DENOSA *DENOSA Media Statement, 23 March 2012* *NHI pilot project* The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa notes with delight the announcement that the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will from next month be piloted in ten districts across the country. The announcement

[YCLSA Discussion] The eternal hypocrisy of the liberals, Blade Nzimande - ANC Today

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[YCLSA Discussion] The leader of the Mali military coup was trained in the USA; The Washington Post

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[YCLSA Discussion] South Africa's Malema to challenge ANC expulsion in court

Reuters *S. Africa's Malema to challenge ANC expulsion in court* *Siphiwe Sibeko, Reuters Africa, 25 March 2012* TZANEEN, South Africa, March 25 (Reuters) - South Africa's ANC youth rebel Julius Malema upped the stakes in his political wrangling with the ruling party on Sunday, saying he w

[YCLSA Discussion] City Press - Malema will take ANC faction to court

City Press *Malema will take 'ANC faction' to court* *Sipho Masondo, City Press, Johannesburg, 25 March 2012 * Sacked ANC Youth League president Julius Malema says he will take an ANC faction to court over his expulsion from the party. Speaking at a centenary celebrations event in Nkowank

[YCLSA Discussion] SACP Gert Sibande District - Recalling of the Mayor; ANC Centenary Celebrations

SACP *Statement by Gert Sibande District of the South African Communist Party, 25 March 2012* /Gert Sibande District /// *Recalling of the Mayor, and ANC Centenary Celebrations* The South African Communist Party in Gert Sibande District has learnt from media reports that the District Exe

[YCLSA Discussion] SACP warns against NHI 'tender hijackers'

Citizen *SACP warns against NHI "tender hijackers"* *Sapa, Citizen, Johannesburg, 25 March 2012* JOHANNESBURG - The SA Communist Party has welcomed the news of pilot sites for the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme but warned against possible 'tender hijackers'. "...The NHI is a heav

[YCLSA Discussion] SACP slams Chikane for his book

Jacaranda Radio *SACP slams Chikane for his book* /Blade Nzimande slams Frank Chikane saying his book on Mbeki undermines the ANC and government / *Mia Lindeque, Jacaranda 94.2, 24 March 2012 * The South African Communist Party's General Secretary Blade Nzimande has slammed the author of

[YCLSA Discussion] SADTU: ‘More must be done’ to keep teachers happy

The Citizen *‘More must be done’ to keep teachers happy* * * *Steven Tau, The Citizen, Johannesburg, 25 March 2012 * JOHANNESBURG - General Secretary of the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu), Mugwena Maluleke says the issue around teacher development depends on union-driven pr

[YCLSA Discussion] Nzimande backs Zuma for his many advances

Business Day *Nzimande backs Zuma for his 'many advances'* *Natasha Marrian, Business Day, Johannesburg, 26 March 2012* AS PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma fends off attacks on many fronts over his leadership, South African Communist Party (SACP) general secretary Blade Nzimande has come to his defenc

[YCLSA Discussion] KwaZulu-Natal women support Zuma ally

Business Day *KwaZulu-Natal women put their faith in Zuma ally's leadership* *Sbu Mjikeliso, Business Day, Johannesburg, 26 March 2012 * Celiwe Madlopha, newly elected African National Congress (ANC) Women's League chairwoman in KwaZulu-Natal, said yesterday the league would support the re

[YCLSA Discussion] Nzimande - SACP must lead the revolution, not follow it

Mail & Guardian *Nzimande: SACP must lead the revolution not follow it* *SAPA, Mail & Guardian, Johannesburg, 24 March 2012 * The South African Communist Party (SACP) must take responsibility for the national democratic revolution, secretary general Blade Nzimande said on Saturday. Speak

[YCLSA Discussion] SACP Gauteng Province, Post-Congress Media Briefing

* SACP SACP Media Release, 26 March 2012* * * *SACP Gauteng Province Post-Congress Media Briefing* The media is hereby invited to an SACP Gauteng post congress media briefing as follows: * *_Date_: *27 March 2012 * *_Time_: *10h00 * *_Venue_: *Cnr Marshal and Eloff Street, L

[YCLSA Discussion] COSATU-ANC joint statement of Bi-lateral meeting

The COSATU-ANC joint statement of the Bi-lateral meeting The African National Congress and the Congress of South African Trade Unions held a fruitful and honest bilateral meeting in Johannesburg on Monday 26 March 2012. It focussed on the important issues of labour law amendments, in particul

[YCLSA Discussion] Passing Away of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sudan

* SACP SACP Statement, 27 March 2012* ** *Passing Away of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sudan* ** The SACP has received with great sadness the news of the passing away of the General Secretary of the Sudanese Communist Party, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim Nugud. For years, the

[YCLSA Discussion] SADTU rejects performance contracts, Business Day

Business Day *SADTU rejects performance contracts* *Karl Gernetzky, Business Day, Johannesburg, 28 March 2012* THE South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) says it rejects performance contracts for teachers and principals, as existing regulations are sufficient. This could hamper

[YCLSA Discussion] Government will set skills development targets for contractors

Business Day *Patel to set skills targets in contracts* *Sam Mkokeli, Business Day, Johannesburg, 28 March 2012* THE government will set skills development targets for companies that win contracts in its huge infrastructure development programme, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim

[YCLSA Discussion] Call by SACP to change its constitution, Citizen

Citizen *Call by SACP to change its constitution * *Ngwako Modjadji, The Citizen, Johannesburg, 27 March 2012 * JOHANNESBURG - The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Gauteng wants to push for an amendment to the party's constitution at its national conference later this year to allow

[YCLSA Discussion] NUM suspends discussions with Impala Platinum

NUM *NUM Media Release, 28 March 2012 * *NUM suspends talks at Implats* The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has this morning suspended discussions with Platinum giant Implats on the issues relating to rockdrill operators. The NUM had initially sent its negotiating team to Implats and

[YCLSA Discussion] ANC, SACP to march in support of secrecy law: The Times

The Times *ANC, SACP to march in support of secrecy law* *Paul Vecchiatto, The Times Business, Johannesburg, 29 March 2012* Two out of the three members of the tripartite alliance, the African National Congress (ANC) and the SA Communist Party (SACP), plan to march on Parliament in support

[YCLSA Discussion] Cosatu chief hits out at state secrecy bill: The Times

The Times *Cosatu chief hits out at state secrecy bill* *Thabo Mokone, The Times, Johannesburg, 30 March, 2012 * It is very dangerous, inconsistent with the constitution and will turn South Africa into a police state wherein every piece of government information is classified as secret.

[YCLSA Discussion] ANC Media Statement, On by-elections

ANC *ANC Media Statement, 29 March 2012* *On by-elections * The African National Congress successfully contested by-elections in the various parts of the country yesterday.Of the fourteen wards that held by-elections, the ANC managed to win in all but one. We retained all our wards with

[YCLSA Discussion] The ANC’s grip on the electorate remains strong: Business Report

Business Report *By-elections show little change in status quo* *Donwald Pressly, Business Report, Johannesburg, 30 March 2012* If the by-elections held on Wednesday in 14 wards around the country are anything to go by, sweeping changes are not going to come in the 2014 national elections.

[YCLSA Discussion] Grabouw by-election is set for 25 April

Business Day *Grabouw's seasonal fruit-pickers reap bitter harvest of discontent* *Carol Paton, Business Day, Johannesburg, 30 March 2012 * GRABOUW, the Western Cape town that was last week torn apart by racial violence, is an old and easy migration destination for unskilled migrant worker

[YCLSA Discussion] Revitalise humanities, Nzimande

Business Day *Revitalise humanities - Nzimande* *Karl Gernetzky, Business Day, Johannesburg, 30 March 2012 * THE government's focus on maths, science and technology in higher education had come at the expense of the humanities, which should be revitalised in the interest of SA's overall d

[YCLSA Discussion] ANC leaders like Kgalema Motlanthe are wrong to keep silent while their names are used - NEHAWU

Business Day *Nehawu berates ANC leaders* *Natasha Marrian, Business Day, Johannesburg, 30 March 2012 * LEADERS in the African National Congress (ANC) are wrong to keep silent while their names are used in a premature succession debate, the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Uni

[YCLSA Discussion] State nationalises Swaziland MTN

Business Report *State takes control of Swazi MTN unit* *Sandile Lukhele, Business Report, Johannesburg, 30 March 2012* The Swaziland government has granted itself controlling shares in MTN's Swaziland subsidiary as the first step in a bid to lower cellphone service costs in the country.

[YCLSA Discussion] State intervention plus multi-national capital to create 9000 platinum jobs - Business Report

Business Report *IDC helps platinum consolidation* *Dineo Faku and Wiseman Khuzwayo, Business Report, Johannesburg, 30 March 2012* THE consolidation of junior platinum mines in the Bushveld Complex after a multibillion-rand injection from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and

[YCLSA Discussion] SA government ploughs $420 million into a public-private platinum venture with Pallinghurst Resources

Reuters *S. Africa govt takes big step into platinum mining* *Sherilee Lakmidas, Reuters Africa, 29 March 2012* JOHANNESBURG, March 29 (Reuters) - South Africa's government is to plough $420 million into a public-private platinum venture with Pallinghurst Resources that has ambitions to be

[YCLSA Discussion] Minister Jeff Radebe: SCA exceeded its powers when it fired the NPA head

Business Day *Appeal court 'crossed limits on Simelane'* *Franny Rabkin, Business Day, Johannesburg, 30 March 2012 * THE Supreme Court of Appeal had "overstepped the boundaries" drawn by the separation of powers principle when it set aside President Jacob Zuma 's appointment of Menzi Simel

[YCLSA Discussion] Brics not bound by unilateral sanctions, SA

Business Day *Brics not bound by unilateral sanctions -- SA* *Matthias Williams, Reuters, New Delhi, for Business Day, Johannesburg, 29 March 2012 * The Brics group of countries has broadly agreed they are not bound by "unilateral" sanctions on Iran, measures that threaten higher global o

[YCLSA Discussion] Manuel - sanctions on Iran oil sales imposed by the US only

Business Day *SA still getting Iranian oil but seeking other suppliers* *Alistair Anderson, Business Day, Johannesburg, 30 March 2012 * CONFUSION over how SA was reacting to US-led sanctions against Iran took another twist yesterday when Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel said the co

[YCLSA Discussion] ANC leaders must not allow their names to be used by opportunists - NEHAWU NEC Statement

NEHAWU *NEHAWU Media Statement, 29 March 2012 * *NEHAWU National Executive Committee Statement* NEHAWU held a successful National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on the 27-28th March 2012. The NEC received a comprehensive report and discussed the union's political, international, socio-e

[YCLSA Discussion] Botswana National Front - Central Committee Resignations

BNF * Botswana National Front Press Release, 30 March 2012* *Resignations from the BNF Central Committee * The Botswana National Front (BNF) has today (30-03-12) received letters of resignation from the Central Committee of the following Comrades; Cde Isaac MabiletsaVic

[YCLSA Discussion] ANC Statement on accusations of "Dictatorship" at Wits rally

ANC *ANC Statement, 31 March 2012 * *Comrade Julius Malema's Remarks* The African National Congress is perturbed by the statement made by Comrade Julius Malema yesterday during an ANCYL rally held at Wits. In his speech he accuses the President of being a dictator and that the Youth Leagu

[YCLSA Discussion] I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him: Thula Bopela

Politicsweb *I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him* *Thula Bopela, Politicsweb, Johannesburg, 31 March 2012* I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him The words were used by Marc Antony in Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar had been assassinated by the Roman senators who ac

[YCLSA Discussion] "There are no innocents, and there are no onlookers": Frantz Fanon

City Press *Tolls: Cosatu cashes in* *Mandy Rossouw and Sabelo Ndlangisa, City Press, Johannesburg, 1 April 2012* Trade union federation Cosatu, an outspoken critic of toll roads, 貞ecretly benefits from a construction company involved in building new highways. City Press can reveal tha

[YCLSA Discussion] Mali coup forces beaten in Timbuktu

Oman Tribune *Mali's Tuareg rebels seize Timbuktu* *Agencies, Oman Tribune, 2 April 2012* BAMAKO Tuareg rebels made a dramatic push across northern Mali on Sunday and entered the legendary desert town of Timbuktu, locals said as coup leader, Captain Amadou Sanogo, announced the reinstateme

[YCLSA Discussion] ANC National Disciplinary Committee of Appeal, Statement

ANC * ANC National Disciplinary Committee of Appeal, 3 April 2012 * *NDCA Statement* The NDCA of the ANC has informed Comrade Julius Malema and Comrade Floyd Shivambu that the hearing for the Appeal against the sentence handed out to them by the NDC of the ANC will be held on 12 April 2012

[YCLSA Discussion] Zuma strikes back, The Times

The Times *Zuma strikes back* *Amukelani Chauke and Thando Mgaga, The Times, Johannesburg, 4 April, 2012* President Jacob Zuma yesterday reclaimed his control of the ANC after weeks of ill-discipline and insults levelled at him by members of the ANC Youth League. In a show of force and u

[YCLSA Discussion] COSATU man resigns over R21 rebuild contract

Eye Witness News *Cosatu man resigns from top post over R21 rebuild* *Rahima Essop, Eye Witness News, Johannesburg, 4 April 2012 * Collin Matjila, the chairperson of construction company Raubex and the chief execuive of the Congress of South African Trade Unions' (Cosatu) investment arm, r

[YCLSA Discussion] John Haylett reads George Galloway's message to the communist Morning Star newspaper's conference

The Morning Star *Galloway backs Star * *Tony Patey, The Morning Star, London, 1 April 2012 * New Bradford West MP George Galloway sent a special exclusive message to Saturday's conference. Star political editor John Haylett read out Mr Galloway's support from the platform and was greete

[YCLSA Discussion] ANC Statement - Suspension of Julius Malema

ANC * ANC Statement, 12 May 2011* *Suspension of Julius Malema* The African National Congress (ANC) notes the decision by the National Disciplinary Committee of the ANC of a temporary suspension of Comrades Julius Malema with a view to investigate possible charges arising out of the commen

[YCLSA Discussion] COSATU's deception exposed, Wiseman Khuzwayo, Business Report

Business Report *Cosatu tells tall tales on e-tolling* *Wiseman Khuzwayo, Business Report, Johannesburg, 5 April 2012* The resignation of Collin Matjila, the chief executive of Cosatu's investment arm, Kopano Ke Matla, as the non-executive chairman of Raubex, has exposed the labour federat

[YCLSA Discussion] Lewis, the head of COSATU NGO 'Corruption Watch', attacks Patel, the ex-COSATU Minister

Business Day *Broadside for Patel's 'competition meddling'* *Amanda Visser, Business Day, Johannesburg, 5 April 2012 * IN A rare public outburst, David Lewis, former chairman of the Competition Tribunal, severely criticised the government, especially Economic Development Minister Ebrahim P

[YCLSA Discussion] Labour bills will lay new ground rules for strikes

Business Day *Labour bills lay new ground rules for strikes* *SAPA, Business Day, Johannesburg, 5 April 2012* HIGH levels of illegal strikes will be addressed through amendments to SA's labour laws, according to the Department of Labour. The first in a series of public briefings on the de

[YCLSA Discussion] Commemorative Activities of the Assassination of Cde Chris Hani

SACP *SACP Press Alert, 5 April 2012* *Commemorative Activities of the Assassination of Cde Chris Hani* The SACP in collaboration with the City of Ekurhuleni will host a series of commemorative activities to mark the 19th Anniversary of the dastardly assassination of the late General Secre

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