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Ligotshwa lisemanzi: Honouring the first teachers

Early Childhood Development Practitioners are the first formal educators a child will ever know. They are the primary agents of socialisation, guiding countless “firsts”.

1 year ago

From “Volunteers” to Food Handlers: A step towards dignity in school kitchens

by Kukhanya Mthimkulu decent work / informalisation / labour rights / NSNP / PowerUp / public care programme / volunteer food handlers

Food Handlers secure new job titles and set hours in school kitchens.

1 year ago

Budgeting for dignity and care work

by Zanele Chakela care work / decent work / gender responsive budgeting / informalisation / social justice / women's month

What will it take for the national budget to truly reflect the lived realities of women in South Africa?

1 year ago

How trade unions in Namibia secured a seat on the AfCFTA implementation committee

by Nelly Nyagah advocacy / afCFTA / collective bargaining and organising / decent work / labour provisions / Namibia / social dialogue / trade policy

The Trade Union Congress of Namibia is building capacity to influence trade policy and ensure social justice for workers under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

1 year ago

Labour 20 Summit: Trade unions stand united for transformation amid global crises

by LRS artificial intelligence / climate change / gender equality / gig economy / governance / just transition / platform workers / social justice / sovereign debt. / technology / trade liberalisation

“We will not allow our future to be sacrificed at the altar of profit and geopolitical power.”

1 year ago

Care work and public budgets: A feminist inquiry

by Nelly Nyagah care work / decent work / feminist popular education / gender equality / gender responsive budgeting / National School Nutrition Programme / Power Up! / volunteer food handlers

Volunteer Food Handlers are mobilising for fairer budget allocations that reflect the value of their care work in the National School Nutrition Programme.

1 year ago