Zero Tolerance on Xenophobia
On 24th July a conference was held in Durban to discuss issues of xenophobia. There were 6 issues that were discussed. Defining xenophobia, manifestation of it, why xenophobia exists, how can itRead More…
Why the Nails Grow
By Lalit Surjan – Vice President of All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation At the end of the tunnel you see a flicker of light, only to realise that another tunnel lies ahead.Read More…
Is Bottled Water the Option
By Satyagraha Reporter While the quality of water in South Africa is said to be among the best in the world, we nevertheless see bottled water being consumed extensively in the country.Read More…
Tell us what were eating
A survey conducted by the research company, Synovate, found that 82% of respondents want food to be labeled if it contained genetically modified ingredients Consumers are growing impatient with government efforts toRead More…
Happenings
THE KNZ PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA will be performing at the Durban City Hall on 13, 20 and 27 September 2007. Shows start at 19:30. Ticket prices range from R50 – R160. For moreRead More…
To Free a Woman
By Suvani Naidoo It has been agreed upon by the global community at large that women around the world have been unjustly oppressed and abused by their respective communities for centuries andRead More…
Satyagraha Outstanding Community Service Awards
The Satyagraha Outstanding Community Service Awards are awarded by the Satyagraha-in Pursuit of Truth newspaper to South Africans who have been outstanding in their contribution and service to their communities and country.Read More…
A Tribute to a Brave Women
By Maggie Govender She spent 3 months in a small room with 7 other women while genocide raged outside…. The Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation and the Satyagraha OutstandingRead More…
Kazakhstan Hosts International Conference against Nuclear Weapons
According to a news report, Kazakhstan hosted a conference entitled "Kazakhstan's way to a nuclear weapon-free world" to mark the 16th anniversary of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site's closure.” The report indicatedRead More…
India’s innovative strategy to help the poor
Maulshree Seth writes about an innovative scheme that has been introduced by India to promote reproductive health care. She says that a "Health Voucher" system for reproductive health services, has been introducedRead More…