Many faces of Gender Inequalities
From an essay by Amartya Sen, a Nobel Laureate, presented at the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University, Sen writes about the seven faces of inequalities faced by women. (1) Mortality inequality:Read More…
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Is humanity on a collision Course?
By Cedric Mayson Humanity is committing suicide in this generation. This unique planetic human experiment is nearly over. My youngest grandchild will expire with any children he has, and the rest ofRead More…
Westville prisoners are smart
Compiled by Indhrannie Pillay "I've learnt that my life does not end in prison." These are the words of a 19 year-old juvenile at Westville Correctional Facility in Durban, who recently completedRead More…
A beacon of light amidst poverty
The Sarva Dharma Ashram in Welbedacht, Chatsworth was founded 10 years ago by Swami Ramkripananda Saraswathi. Sarva Dharma in essence means embracing all in unity of faiths.
30th Death Anniversary of Anti-Apartheid Campaigner Rick Turner
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Richard Albert David Turner. He was an ardent anti-apartheid campaigner.
The real cost of your free cellular phone
Everyone knows a free cellphone is not really free, but it has always seemed impossible to figure out what you are really paying. The book ‘How to Buy a Cellphone in SouthRead More…
Power cuts crippling SA economy
By Satyagraha Reporters South Africans are furious over a power crisis in the country which has had detrimental effects on business and householders. The government has warned that the electricity crisis could takeRead More…
School Violence on the rise
Satyagraha Reporters Crime and violence in schools threaten the safety and well-being of our youth. A study on security in Durban schools found that schools are places where drugs, thugs, and weaponsRead More…
Road Name Changes – Masabalala Yengwa Avenue
Compiled by Indhrannie Pillay In keeping with our features on the road and street name changes of memorable icons in South African history, this month we feature Masabalala “Bonnie” Yengwa. NMR AvenueRead More…
Satyagraha organizes Youth for Environment
By Satyagraha Reporter In the past decade, there have been many efforts and initiatives by government, education institutions, business and local communities, to protect the environment. The time has come for ourRead More…