Compiled by Nereshnee Govender and Indhrannie Pillay Over the past ten years, the prevalence of malaria has been escalating, particularly on the African continent. Malaria is ranked as the third… Continue reading Africa Malaria Day April 25
Category: April 2007
Polio Eradication Awareness Week
Compiled by and Indhrannie Pillay National Polio Eradication Awareness Week is celebrated from the 1-7 April 2007. Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is a viral disease which affects the central… Continue reading Polio Eradication Awareness Week
Martin Luther King (1929 1968)
By Indhrannie Pillay Martin Luther King Jr was born 15 January 1929 in Atlanta. While growing up he witnessed first hand, the harsh brutalities and injustices dealt to black people… Continue reading Martin Luther King (1929 1968)
Voluntary Counselling and Testing – Key to HIV Prevention
Compiled Indhrannie Pillay The Center for HIV/AIDS Networking (HIVAN) and the HIV Prevention Unit of the Medical Research Council (MRC) hosted a HIV/AIDS forum at the Curries Fountain Sports Development… Continue reading Voluntary Counselling and Testing – Key to HIV Prevention
Development of Community Radio in South Africa
Compiled Indhrannie Pillay A two-day National Community Radio Conference was held at the Elangeni Conference and Hotel Center in Durban in March this year. The conference hosted by the Department… Continue reading Development of Community Radio in South Africa
Faith-Based Organisations Address Issue of Gender Based Violence
By Indhrannie PillayThe World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP) hosted a report back, presentation and discussion on research addressing the impact of gender based violence on sexual reproductive health… Continue reading Faith-Based Organisations Address Issue of Gender Based Violence
Stories by Talented Durban Learners Exhibited in London
Compiled by Nereshnee Govender and Indhrannie Pillay Parkvale Primary School Dancing Pencil Story Writing Club started in May 2000 under the mentorship of educator, Veena Gangaram. To date learners have… Continue reading Stories by Talented Durban Learners Exhibited in London
Ela Gandhi Honoured for her Achievement
By Nereshnee Govender Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi was awarded the Padma Bushan award by the Indian Government on 24 March 2007. The award for outstanding community service is… Continue reading Ela Gandhi Honoured for her Achievement
KZN Road Safety Campaign
Compiled Indhrannie Pillay Kwa Zulu Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Bheki Hamilton Cele, launched the province's Easter Road Safety Campaign on 3 April 2007 at the Curries… Continue reading KZN Road Safety Campaign
National Freedom Day
By Nereshnee Govender and Indhrannie Pillay Freedom Day is an annual celebration of South Africa's first non-racial democratic elections on 27 April 1994. It is celebrated in South Africa to… Continue reading National Freedom Day