Musawenkosi Cabe

@CabeMusa

Originally from Pietermaritzburg, Musawenkosi Cabe’s areas of interest include bottom-up social mobilisation, social movements and unions, as well as football, social justice, spatial justice and constitutionalism.

Stories by: Musawenkosi Cabe

News

Constitutional Court protects domestic workers

The court has ruled that these employees can claim from the Compensation Fund if injured while on duty. The ground-breaking judgment also ensures domestic workers can apply retrospectively.

By: Musawenkosi Cabe
23 Nov 2020

S3 Episode 11: Radioactive Joburg | Left after Trump

South Africa’s mineral wealth has been built on the backs of Black people. Damaging mining practices still take their toll on people’s health. Also, is it now payback time to the Left for Joe Biden?

Hosted by: Musawenkosi Cabe
20 Nov 2020

S3 Episode 8: Dirty water | Black votes in America

We visit a municipality where corruption threatens even the basics such as drinking water. Also, how Black Lives Matter will affect African Americans’ votes in the United States elections.

Hosted by: Musawenkosi Cabe
30 Oct 2020

S3 Episode 5: Che today | Journalism’s best and worst

We explore why Che Guevara still matters today. Also, when journalists go rogue – a new book investigates the deepest lows of South African journalism.

Hosted by: Musawenkosi Cabe
9 Oct 2020

News

Limitations of free speech argued in SA’s top court

The Constitutional Court recently heard arguments in the drawn-out legal battle that has followed in the wake of a reviled and homophobic article written by Jon Qwelane in 2008.

By: Musawenkosi Cabe
8 Oct 2020

S3 Episode 2: Goodbye, George Bizos | Urban land

Two of George Bizos’ colleagues pay tribute to the South African human rights lawyer. The high court has forced Cape Town to address apartheid inequality. What are the implications?

Hosted by: Musawenkosi Cabe
18 Sep 2020

COVID-19

S2 Episode 11: A day in the life of a spaza shop

Gauteng is in the eye of a storm. As part of a series of intimate portraits, we capture a day in the life of an Alexandra spaza shop at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hosted by: Musawenkosi Cabe
14 Aug 2020

COVID-19

Features

Long Read | Fully loaded taxis are a Covid timebomb

While there seems to be agreement between the government and the taxi industry in relation to Covid-19 regulations, commuters and taxi drivers find themselves without a voice.

By: Magnificent Mndebele, Musawenkosi Cabe
3 Aug 2020

S2 Episode 8: How Trump abets Israel | Tribute to a fine African mind

How United States President Donald Trump’s vindictive administration went after a veteran Palestinian leader. Also, we pay tribute to one of Africa’s greatest intellectuals.

Hosted by: Musawenkosi Cabe
24 Jul 2020

Culture

‘Inganekwane’ and ‘Chosi’ in sacred conversation

Released just weeks apart in June, Zoë Modiga and Buhlebendalo Mda’s new albums speak to the political realities of our time and can be listened to in tandem.

By: Musawenkosi Cabe
13 Jul 2020

COVID-19

News

Workers still can’t access Covid-19 relief

Despite promised amendments, workers are still unable to apply directly for financial relief from the government’s temporary relief scheme. Employers must do it on their behalf, but many refuse.

By: Musawenkosi Cabe
7 Jul 2020

S2 Episode 5: Jobs bloodbath | Basic income grants

Lockdown job losses are soaring. A union organiser tells us about their battles. Also, the Covid-19 pandemic has prompted fundamental questions, such as whether a basic income grant could work for everyone.

Hosted by: Musawenkosi Cabe
3 Jul 2020

S2 Episode 2: Violence in uniform | The Urban Zulu

During the Covid-19 lockdown, police officers and soldiers have been using violence against the public. Why do they believe they have free rein? Also, we celebrate Busi Mhlongo, the woman who wrestled maskandi from the macho men.

Hosted by: Musawenkosi Cabe
12 Jun 2020

News

Corporate bullying in fight over Xolobeni mining

Activists argue that the Australian company suing them is using the courts to silence criticism and so abusing the legal system. The law should change to stop these types of suits.

By: Musawenkosi Cabe
11 Jun 2020

COVID-19

News

Back to the drawing board for lockdown rules

In declaring some of the lockdown regulations unconstitutional and irrational, the court has ruled that the government needs to follow a more human-centred approach.

By: Musawenkosi Cabe
3 Jun 2020

COVID-19

News

All workers can now benefit from UIF relief scheme

Distressed workers not registered with the UIF can now apply for special Covid-19 relief benefits, and they no longer have to depend on their employers to do it on their behalf.

By: Musawenkosi Cabe
1 Jun 2020

COVID-19

News

Court orders an end to lockdown brutality

Following Collins Khosa’s death, the high court has ordered the government to fast-track investigations into state brutality during its Covid-19 state of disaster and halt assaults by law enforcement.

By: Musawenkosi Cabe
20 May 2020

COVID-19

News

Releasing prisoners to stop the spread of Covid-19

As the number of infected prisoners and officers spikes – causing the public to shun prison officials – the government heeds the call for inmates to be discharged from overcrowded prisons.

By: Musawenkosi Cabe
12 May 2020

Episode 11: Achille Mbembe on Covid-19 | RIP Denis Goldberg

Achille Mbembe warns that the global Covid-19 pandemic shouldn’t be used as a laboratory to experiment with ideas that will diminish our freedoms. Also, Raymond Suttner pays a moving tribute to his fallen comrade, Denis Goldberg.

Hosted by: Musawenkosi Cabe
8 May 2020

News

Joburg township residents powerless in lockdown

The residents of Phola Park are struggling with intermittent electricity supply as the presence of soldiers in the area causes old apartheid traumas to resurface.

By: Musawenkosi Cabe
4 May 2020

Episode 8: HIV lessons for Covid-19 | Chicago love song

In responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, South Africa can draw on how it tackled HIV and Aids. Also, a Chicago musician pays tribute to the doctors and nurses of his city with a beautiful song.

Hosted by: Musawenkosi Cabe
17 Apr 2020