Thursday, December 1 It’s pouring down rain with a tropical vengeance at the moment after several days of clear skies and fierce heat. This rain reminds me that it’s important to remember what climate change means for the 99% here … Continue reading “And the rains came…”
In November of 2007 the workers building Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium staged a wildcat strike, demanding monthly project bonuses and better Health and Safety standards. Their action helped inspire a wave of such work stoppages at stadium sites throughout the country, and contributed to one of the abiding narrative themes of the World Cup’s lead-up: would the infrastructure be ready in time?
