Category: November 2007

This year through a widely supported resolution, Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday 2 October was declared a day of nonviolence by the United Nations. In her address to the 62nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, informal plenary, Madam Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance said, “ This is a collective homage of the…

Complied by Indhrannie pillay In light of the recent spate of erratic weather conditions, many people find themselves questioning the advent of global warming. What is Global warming? Simply put, it is the heating up of the earth.    Global warming is the earth’s response to the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is a result of…

Drawing cash safely at the ATMAutomatic teller machines (ATMs) are an easy way to withdraw and deposit money and for many other transactions. But criminals may try to get into your account during or after your transaction, so here are some useful tips to stay safe.Be Careful with cashConsumers are encouraged to take special care…

Speaking at the 25 Anniversary of Institute of International Finance celebrated in Washington DC, Trevor Manuel South Africa’s Finance Minister said, “In pursuit of macro economic goals there is some risk of losing sight of the human purpose of our shared institutional arrangements. Human development – building human capabilities, constructing opportunities for people to lead…

Compiled by Nereshnee Govender A project aimed at revitalizing South Africa's historic schools was launched at Adams College in Amanzimtoti, Durban in November. The Historic Schools' Restoration Project was initiated by Arts and Culture Minister Pallo Jordan. This project is a partnership between the Department of Arts and Culture, churches and non-governmental organisations. At the…

By Margaret Legum- We extend our deepest sympathies with the family and friends of the author of this article who recently passed on.Popes are not necessarily the clearest communicators; but they can be worth the effort. Take Pope Pius XII: ‘It is an injustice, and at the same time a grave evil and disturbance of…

Compiled by Jessica Panday The Children’s Court must be seen within the context of the number of Children’s laws passed in this country over the centuries and the changing perception of deviant behaviour in children.   Interestingly the original belief was that children were deviant because of their own making and possibly were born deviant.  This…

In one of the biggest events ever-organised world wide on one day, millions of people came together in South Africa and around the world to pledge their support to fight poverty and inequality in the world.Millions of ordinary people, politicians, celebrities, workers and youth stood up for a few minutes and took a universal pledge…

ISRAEL / PALESTINE Dialogue helps to improve understanding Reported by Yehuda Stolov of the interfaith encounter movement in Israel All religions have some fasting as part of their ritual. Here the Palestinians and Israelis explain why they fast. Please share with us your fasting experiences such as why the fast, how you fast and what is…

Compiled by Indhrannie Pillay 25 November 2007 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women as well as the start to the Sixteen Days of Activism Global Campaign.In December 1999 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women…