By Zizamele Cebekhulu-Makhaza, President of POPCRU In 1996, South Africa’s ANC-led government introduced a macroeconomic strategy called Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR), which promised to…
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WE WILL FIGHT BACK ON GOVERNEMNTS IMPOSED 3% SALARY HIKE
By Zizamele Cebekhulu-Makhaza, President of POPCRU Government salaries have increased with government paying out its unilateral meagre 3% wage increase for the public service. This…
GENDER BASED VIOLENCE: HOW CAN WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
By Zizamele Cebekhulu-Makhaza, President of POPCRU Gender-based violence (GBV) is a systemic and prevalent problem in South Africa, disproportionately affecting women and girls. The South…
BACK TO BASICS: REVAMPING THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
By Zizamele-Cebekhulu-Makhaza, President of POPCRU South Africa’s landmark constitution is lauded globally as a champion of human rights. However, the country’s high crime rate continues…