In this episode of Around the World in 8 minutes, we look at these protests and strikes in Colombia and South Africa.

We will look at these protests and movements which represent the struggle of people against oppression and for building a better world.

We also look at the preparations for a strike by motor workers in South Africa.

Peoples Dispatch speaks to Phakamile Hlubi Majola, spokesperson of National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa ( NUMSA), on the union’s militant struggle over the years and the challenges ahead.

In this episode, we look into the workers’ struggles in southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and South Africa. We also report on the victory of the first communist mayor in Turkey’s local body polls.