Eight theses on Covid-19 Daniel Tanuro | Amandla 69 | March/April 2020 “The Covid-19 is yet another warning: capitalism, which leads humanity to barbarism, must be ended.” 1. The economic slowdown preceded Covid-19. This fact should not lead to denying…
As Southern Africa faces a socioeconomic catastrophe: We must break with capitalist globalisation and neoliberalism Statement by the Southern African People’s Solidarity Network (SAPSN) |5 April, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic poses a great danger to the SADC region. If the…
The Coronavirus crisis and the struggle for health Louis Reynolds | Amandla 69 | March 2020 The COVID-19 crisis in South Africa has resulted in welcome signs that our government, at last, is becoming serious about actually governing the country.…
This Changes Everything Amandla Magazine | Issue 69 Editorial | 31 March 2020 For many, the lockdown of 21 days will be a severe test. For some it will in effect be impossible. Imagine being under lock-down for 21 days…
PEOPLE’S COALITION CALLS FOR AN EXTENSION OF SOCIAL GRANTS C19 People’s Coalition |31 March The C19 People’s Coalition has read reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa and the COVID-19 National Command Council are set to decide on whether and how…
76 economists say government can do more to protect the economy Open Letter to the President | Various Economists in South Africa Dear President Cyril Ramaphosa, We commend you and your government for the bold and decisive public health measures…
Covid-19 and the need for a pro-poor fiscal stimulus Dominic Brown |20 March, 2020 Even in times of deep crisis, the South African government refuses to learn from its own experience – that austerity is the wrong medicine. This is…
A Programme of Action in the time of Covid-19 – a call for social solidarity Mazibuko Jara | DailyMaverick | 24 March 2020 We, as civic organisations, trade unions, organisations of informal workers, faith-based organisations and community structures in South Africa,…
