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Vashna Jagarnath is a curriculum developer, pan-African specialist, historian and trade union educator who works in the office of the general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa.
Attacking Iran is framed by colonial narratives that erase its rich intellectual history, justifying violence through a ‘conquest foretold’
The Kenyan writer is dead but his story will live on, the story of the colonialism and the betrayal of postcolonial elites and how to survive
As he developed his philosophy he moved from racial nationalism to humanism that embraced the struggle of all oppressed people.
The Partition’s wound has been reopened as the rulers of the two countries resort to violence for their own ends.
Trade unions are still the best way of organising resistance to the violence of capitalism
Francis refused the version of Catholicism that ingratiates itself with the powerful while abandoning the poor
The asceticism of the elite presents inequality as virtue, while the poor endure real deprivation
From the looms of 18th century Bengal to clothing factories in Cape Town, tariffs have shaped the global economy not through free markets but through force
To resist this performance politics, characterised by shock-and-awe tactics through social media, we must organise and mobilise in different spaces rather than merely engaging…
Acceptance of abusive workplace situations often has its roots in childhood trauma. There are no simple routes into healing, but the work must be done – and shared
As well as increased funding, support that enables schools to employ qualified teachers, reduce class sizes and improve facilities is needed
Education’s role in fostering critical consciousness and political engagement has been side-lined in favour of a narrow focus on individual success and economic competitiveness
Specific foods and recipes are associated with specific countries and also traditions, but as people have moved so have these foods
The dedicated maths and science teacher had an ability to make maths and science understandable and interesting
If it ruled, the party’s promotion of rightist free market fundamentalism would see industries such as vehicle manufacturing being destroyed
Western powers and multinational corporations continue to exploit Africa’s natural resources, exploit its labour, and perpetuate dependency through unequal trade relations and…
The cinematic genius’ 100th birthday is a worthy cause to celebrate his immeasurable contribution to film and society
Hindus everywhere need to strongly oppose Narendra Modi’s agenda and the death of the democratic vision
Amid tragedy, we must consider the oneness of humanity
The tragedy should wake us up to the terrible human costs of the continued march of Western imperialism
