Class Struggle Continues

The General Secretaries of both the SACP and COSATU have joined ANC President Thabo Mbeki on the local authority election campaign trail. Conspicuously absent from the hustings is Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. The local elections and Khutsong must take the lead today, in spite of other big stories. SACCAWU’s statement on the release of workers to vote is an election story. See linked. The competition tribunal struck down SASOL’s attempted monopoly putsch, which as Communist University people know, involves both Bulelani Ngcuka (husband of Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka) and Penuell Maduna (former Energy Minister and revolving-door specialist). They did not win this time round. Ann Crotty’s coverage in particular has been outstanding all through this saga. See linked compilation. Terry Bell’s Business Report article must suffice to outline the position in the Transnet dispute. The next major action is on March 6th. Note also the position in the Nationwide company. See link. Swaziland Solidarity Network (SSN) has started a web space at http://swazisolidaritysa.wikispaces.com/ . Two releases from this very active movement are linked below. Links: Khutsong, Rapule Tabane, M and G, plus Mtshali, Star (1722 words, 2 articles) SACCAWU Press Statement on Trading on 1st of March (399 words) Tribunal blocks SASOL monopoly, Crotty and others (3388 words, 5 articles) Erwin, Ramos face trouble, Bell, B Report plus 4-union statement (1020 words, 2 items) SSN on Boateng unbanning call plus lawyer access denial report (1030 words, 2 articles)