Anna Majavu

Anna Majavu is a trade unionist and journalist currently completing a PhD in journalism.

Stories by: Anna Majavu

12 June 2019: Bongani Cola at a gathering outside the municipal headquarters in Nelson Mandela Bay to protest against the municipality’s refusal to recognise the Demawusa union. (Photograph by Anna Majavu)

Workers’ union mourns Bongani Cola

The Nelson Mandela Bay branch of Demawusa is trying to come to terms with the loss of their chairperson, shot and killed outside his home. Was it a political killing?

By: Anna Majavu
12 Jul 2019

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3 July 2019: Nkosivumile Ntukela, the chairperson of the local area committee, at the site where the shack next door to his used to stand.

Walmer township residents struggle to rebuild after fire

Reliant on donations of building materials, food and paraffin as they rebuild shacks in the middle of winter, some residents are fearful they may have lost their jobs in addition to their homes.

By: Anna Majavu
8 Jul 2019

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Undated: Nelson Mandela Bay union coordinator Siphiwo Ndunyana (maroon jersey), provincial chairperson Mlamli Sidzumo (black cap and jacket) and provincial deputy chair Bongani Cola (red shirt and denim jacket). (Photograph by Anna Majavu)

Municipal union battles for recognition and workplace access

A newly formed municipal union, which split from the allegedly corrupt South African Municipal Workers Union, has been barred from accessing workplaces to advocate for workers.

By: Anna Majavu
19 Jun 2019