The Assembly of the Unemployed and the Cry of the Xcluded note with grave concern the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released by Statistics South Africa for the first quarter of 2026. The report paints a devastating picture of … Read More
The 2026/27 budget entrenches inequality.
On Sunday, 28 September 2025, the Energy Poverty Assembly brought together 210 residents of eMalahleni — 40% pensioners, 50% middle-aged parents, and 10% youth, with women making up 65% of participants. The event was convened by the South African … Read More
The Cry of the Xcluded and the Back2Work Campaign strongly condemns the violent assault of our comrade and leader, Mikel Khumalo, by members of the SAPS Anti-Gang Unit during a raid in Xakabantu, Vrygrond, on Sunday. This shameful act of … Read More
The Cry of the Xcluded Western Cape is deeply saddened by the passing of Zane Poole, the former Chairperson of Cry X Western Cape. Comrade Zane was a dedicated, passionate, and committed leader who played an instrumental role in shaping … Read More
This budget does nothing to tackle the real crisis in our country: mass unemployment. Almost half the country is jobless! This is a national emergency—but the budget treats it like an afterthought. Their only so-called “plan” is to make it easier for big business to exploit us—through more privatisation, more deregulation, and more profit-driven partnerships. This won’t create jobs. It will destroy them.
The Cry of the Xcluded strongly opposes Eskom’s proposed exorbitant electricity tariff increase. This is not merely an issue of numbers and percentages; it’s a matter of survival for millions of South Africans. In the coming financial year, Eskom plans … Read More
The Cry of the Xcluded and the Assembly of the Unemployed are alarmed at Mercedes-Benz South Africa’s announcement of the imminent retrenchment of 700+ workers at its East London plant and express their solidarity with Numsa and the workers of … Read More
Youth Day, celebrated annually on June 16, marks the brave actions of young people during the 1976 Soweto Uprising. Their courage and sacrifices significantly contributed to the dismantling of apartheid and the establishment of a democratic South Africa. However, as … Read More
The Cry of the Xcluded and the Botshabelo Unemployed Movement (BUM) wishes to express its unwavering support for the fishing communities engaged in a critical legal battle against Shell at the Supreme Court of Appeals in Bloemfontein. This solidarity reaffirms … Read More