About this episode

The episode discusses the outcomes of South Africa’s Conference of the Left and the challenges facing progressive movements in the country.

Africa Today examines the outcomes of South Africa’s Conference of the Left, where hundreds of delegates gathered to discuss the country’s deepening economic inequality, the future of left organizing, and strategies for building working-class political power. Host Walter Turner speaks with activist and educator Mazibuko Jara about the conference, its goals, and the challenges facing progressive movements in South Africa. A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner. The post Africa Today – Building a New Left in South Africa appeared first on KPFA.

People in this episode

Host: Walter Turner

Guest: Mazibuko Jara

Topics covered

• economic inequality
• left organizing
• working-class political power
• progressive movements
• activism

Keywords

• South Africa
• Conference of the Left
• economic inequality
• left organizing
• political power
• activism
• progressive movements

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: South Africa’s Conference of the Left

Places: South Africa

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