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Speaking for ourselves: FOSATU Worker News by Victor Gwande and Nicole Ulrich

This paper will provide an overview of FOSATU Worker News, including the editorial policy, content and circulation. We are especially interested in examining ideas of freedom (including notions of democracy and socialism) as well the kind of worker identity, culture and history the paper promoted.

Victor Gwande and Nicole Ulrich

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Labia Theatre, Cape Town

The Labia Theatre is 65 years and older, originally an Italian Embassy ballroom. It was first opened by Princess Labia in May 1949, as a theatre for the staging of live performances. For the past 4 decades it has been operating as a cinema on the alternative circuit appealing mainly to the more discerning viewer, (who enjoys its quality product and the charm of its old-World ambience.) The Labia was able to convert to digital projection and boasts superior picture and sound quality while retaining its unique charm. In addition to the conversion to digital projection. The Labia consists of four screens, a 176 seater, a 67 seater, an intimate 66 seater and the recent addition of the MNET Screen. The Labia has slowly been upgrading the facilities! Situated at 68 Orange Street in the Gardens, Cape Town, lies the Labia Theatre, the oldest independent art-repertory cinema in the country. The Labia is run by Ann and Ludi Kraus, Michael Berkel and Rose Nhlapo.
Geolocation
-33° 55' 47.9097", 18° 24' 44.3142"
References
https://www.thelabia.co.za/ https://www.wheretostay.co.za/topic/5031-labia-theatre

Mary Malete

Mary Malete was the president of the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) and the first president of the South African Confederation of Trade Unions (SACOTU). She served on various boards, including the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), LAMOSA (Land Access Movement of South Africa) and the Job Creation Trust.

Bheki Cele

Life and Early Career

Bhekokwakhe (Bheki) Hamilton Cele was born on 22 April 1952 to Albertina Mtshali and Gillford Cele at uMuzumbe Mission Hospital near Port Shepstone in Natal (now known as KwaZulu-Natal)[1]. When he was only nine months old his mother passed away, leaving him in the care of his father.

1973 Durban Strikes

History in Images

One of the organisers of the 1956 Women's March, Lilian Ngoyi
A young victim of the atrocities committed by Belgium in the Congo stands next to a missionary. 
Image Source:
www.wikimedia.org
Riot police play a game of soccer with youths in Nyanga on 27 August 1976. Photo by John Paisley
Image Source:
www.lib.uct.ac.za
A certificate of slavery for an infant named Sophie, dated 1827 Cape of Good Hope. 
Image Source:
www.theculturetrip.com
Riot police attempt to block the way of workers leaving a May Day meeting at Khotso House in Johannesburg in May 1985. 
Image Source:
www.digitalcollections.lib.uct.ac.za
A family sits outside the front door of their District Six home in Cape Town in the 1970s, prior to their forced removal. Photograph by Jansje Wissema. 
Image Source:
www.digitalcollections.lib.uct.ac.za

Siyathemba, Local Municipality

Siyathemba Municipality incorporates the previous municipal areas of Prieska, Marydale and Niekerkshoop. Located in Siyathemba Municipality is the The Koppie Nature Reserve. The Historic old British stone fort, situated on Prieska Koppie, in the Prieska Koppie Nature Reserve, being a portion of the remainder of Erf 1, Prieska is situated in the Municipality.
Geolocation
-29° 27' 32.4", 22° 33' 54"
References
https://www.mindat.org/feature-9821929.html
Further Reading
https://www.siyathemba.gov.za/index.php/63-siyathemba-local-municipality/38-emergency-numbers https://www.facebook.com/people/Siyathemba-Local-Municipality/100064450852312/ https://www.sayellow.com/view/south-africa/siyathemba-local-municipality-in-prieska https://www.nestoria.co.za/siyathemba-local-municipality/property/sale https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/one-south-africa-marches-against-capture-of-siyathemba-local-municipality-in-prieska/ https://www.dffe.gov.za/appointment_service_provider_development_designs_construction_and_supervision_15km_asbestos_free_streets_prieska_siyathemba_local_municipality_northern_cape_province