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,… Continue reading School Violence on the rise
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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.… Continue reading Road Name Changes – Masabalala Yengwa Avenue
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… Continue reading Satyagraha organizes Youth for Environment
Hoerskool Suid-Natal learner excels at Essay Competition sponsored by the Government of India
The annual Mahatma Gandhi Speech and Essay Contest was held in March 2008 at the Durban University of Technology (DUT). The competition which was hosted by Satyagraha and the Gandhi… Continue reading Hoerskool Suid-Natal learner excels at Essay Competition sponsored by the Government of India
Sri Lanka – The Jewel of the East
By Satyagraha Reporter Since last year the World Conference on Religions for Peace (WCRP) has taken the initiative to bring together some of the most senior leaders of the various… Continue reading Sri Lanka – The Jewel of the East
ASIA:’Himalayan tragedy awaits India and China’
Shaji John K A study says that the world has never faced such a predictably massive threat to food production as that posed by the melting glaciers of Asia. Shrinking… Continue reading ASIA:’Himalayan tragedy awaits India and China’
INDIA: Tobacco related deaths in India rising
India is in the midst of a catastrophic epidemic of smoking deaths, which is expected to cause about one million deaths a year. The new study by the Centre for… Continue reading INDIA: Tobacco related deaths in India rising
Workers day – May 1
South African Workers' Day is celebrated on 1 May. The date is also celebrated around the world as International Workers Day. The commemoration of such a day is to bear… Continue reading Workers day – May 1
EDITORIAL COMMENT – May 2008
Advocating for workers rights In May we focus on workers and the role they played in fighting for human rights and social justice. The South African working class has been… Continue reading EDITORIAL COMMENT – May 2008
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… Continue reading Zero Tolerance on Xenophobia