Simon Ngubane: Still on Strike

About This Movie

So, 'Simon Ngubane: Still on Strike' is a documentary that digs deep into this really tense moment in South Africa's labor history. You get a front-row seat to the longest industrial dispute, all centered around British Tyre and Rubber's BTR Sarmcol. It's fascinating to watch how the film captures the raw emotions of the black employees, especially through the interviews with Simon Ngubane and Phineas Sibeya. The pacing might feel a bit slow for some, but it really allows you to absorb the gravity of the situation. The atmosphere is thick with tension and frustration. There’s something powerful about the way real people share their struggles, and it shines a light on the resilience of the workers and their union, MAWU.

Focuses on labor disputes in South Africa.Interviews with key union figures provide depth.Captures the socio-political climate of the era.