New at International Journal of Socialist Renewal.
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Philippines: Popularising socialism with a local flavour
A document on bayanihan socialism was presented at the convention of the Philippines socialist Party of the Labouring Masses in December. It was an attempt to help popularise the ideas of socialism to a mass audience in the Philippines. .
South Africa: Forging a new movement
The decision of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa to cut ties with the ruling African National Congress means the biggest trade union in the country has joined a growing movement in opposition to the neoliberal order. This is a break to the ANC's left. .