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SA shorts

Sisulu Jnr to head SABC South Africa's public broadcaster, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), which became notorious for its role as the mouthpiece of apartheid and its rigid political and moral censorship, is to be headed by

CoC votes for mass workers party

By Barry Sheppard CHICAGO — The founding convention of the Committees of Correspondence (CoC) held here over July 23-24, reflected and registered the progress — and lack of it — the organisation has made in the two years since the Berkeley

Yeltsin's privatisation decree strikes a blow for dictatorship

By Renfrey Clarke MOSCOW — Picture the situation. An important economic bill drafted by presidential aides meets with strong opposition in the parliament. Efforts to find a compromise fail, and the bill is rejected by the lawmakers. Then

Call for Burma human rights group

Call for Burma human rights group By Nick Everett BRISBANE — "Burma — Democracy Denied" is the title of an exhibition of photos, information and a video currently on display here. A video, The Burma Deception was screened at a public

A how-to on saving oiled birds

A how-to on saving oiled birds Rescue and Rehabilitation of Oiled Birds A field manual by Erna Walraven Available from Taronga Zoo PO Box 20, Mosman 2088 $30 pus $8 postage Reviewed by John Tognolini How do you pick up a Wandering

Greed and fear in Moscow

By Renfrey Clarke MOSCOW — Some 67% of Russians, a recent survey discovered, have no savings. Those who do have money saved up protect it against inflation through a variety of methods. These include depositing it in savings banks or in the

Passion-packed parliamentary potboiler

Passion-packed parliamentary potboiler A Parliamentary Affair By Edwina Currie Hodder and Stoughton London 1994 546 pp., $19.95 (pb) Reviewed by Tony Smith Edwina Currie writes from parliamentary experience: she was known around

Left Alliance challenge in Mexican elections

MEXICO — On February 5, 20,000 Mexicans celebrated the founding of the National Democratic Alliance. The Alliance, which will contest the elections on August 21, is the new left electoral body which brings together up to 15 diverse political

Students fight up-front fees

Students fight up-front fees By Sarah Stephen CANBERRA — A recommendation calling for the introduction of fees of up to $12,000 for the professional component of the Australian National University's law degree is being reconsidered after

Human nature and society

Human nature and society Bad Boy Bubby Directed by Rolf de Heer Screening at Wallis Theatres, Adelaide Reviewed by Anthony Thirlwall Bad Boy Bubby has been in his room for 35 years. He knows only three living things — his mother,

Eva Bacon 1909-1994

Eva Bacon 1909-1994 By Jim McIlroy BRISBANE — A moving memorial gathering was held here on August 6 for Eva Bacon, a well-known activist for womens' rights and the left over many decades. Eva died on July 23, aged 84. Many of Bacon's

High Court challenge to Timor Gap Treaty

High Court challenge to Timor Gap Treaty By Jon Land A High Court hearing on the legality of the Timor Gap Treaty took place in Canberra on August 9-10. If successful, the outcome will have a major impact on Australia's relations with