Steven Eli Friedman (born 31 March 1953) is a South African academic, newspaper columnist, intellectual,Commentariat: Rent-a-quote or valuable insight?, by Niren Tolsi, Mail & Guardian, 15 December 2011 activist,An undemocratic democracy, Rhodes University Website former trade unionistBuilding Tomorrow Today: African Workers in Trade Unions 1970-1984 (1987) and journalist.Steven Friedman SA History Online He holds a doctorate in literature from Rhodes University (2007) and directs the Centre for the Study of Democracy, a joint project by Rhodes University and the University of Johannesburg.Steven Friedman's staff page at the University of Johannesburg His book Building Tomorrow Today: African Workers in Trade Unions 1970-1984 has been described as a classic South African text.An undemocratic democracy, Rhodes University WebsiteWhat are the prospects of real political realignment in South Africa?, Imraan Buccus, Mail & Guardian He was appointed the National Head of the Independent Electoral Commission's Information Analysis Department during preparations for South Africa's 1994 election.Steven Friedman SA History Online
He has written opinion pieces for Thought Leader and The New Age and currently writes a weekly column for Business Day.
He is also a strong supporter of rights for Palestinians Taken for a Ride by the Israeli Left, Electronic Intifada, 2007 and a proponent of a one state solution in Israel and Palestine. Statement: One country, one state, Electronic Intifada, 2007
He is the father of Daniel Friedman, a musical comedian known on stage as Deep Fried Man.
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Staff profile at the University of Johannesburg Steven Friedman SA History Online Who's Who SA: Steven Friedman