Building a left alliance remains critical – and challenging, writes Imraan Buccus, Sunday Tribune
YET again we have had a tumultuous political week. May Day in 2017 turned out to be the most significant May Day in South African history since 1986.
Firstly, Numsa, and its new federation, Saftu, celebrated the day in Durban with a march from Curries Fountain, where Cosatu was launched in 1985.
For the new federation to decide to show its strength in Durban, the heartland of Jacob Zuma’s remaining support, was a bold and important act. Continue reading