Category: December 2007

The first indentured workers arrived on the shores of Durban one hundred and forty seven years ago on 16 November 1860.  They sailed from Madras (now known as Chinnai) in… Continue reading Anniversary of the Arrival of Indentured Workers

1857 is the year which characterized the great uprising in India. It was a time when the development of the common people’s political consciousness gave rise to an enormous uprising.… Continue reading India’s uprising of 1857

Central Asia was a world centre of learning for centuries. Khiva was the birthplace of Muhammad al-Khorezmi (780-850 AD), the father of algebra. The word algebra is derived from al-jabr,… Continue reading The Ancient Madressas of Samarkand-Centre for learning

This is not a very well known religion in South Africa. Recently the Sikh community observed the birth anniversary of their leader Guru Nanak who was born in CE 1469,… Continue reading The Sikh or Guru Panth

Building or renovating your homeThe bank’s assessor cannot be relied upon to advise you of any problems related to the quality of the building work done. Be aware when using… Continue reading Tips For Consumers

The recent petrol tanker explosion at the Engen plant in Merebank has once again highlighted the danger facing the local community and its surrounding areas. On 19 November 2007, Engen’s… Continue reading Explosion – Threat to residents

By Amanda Lisa lived with her mum on the farm. They were very happy together, nothing to worry about. Suddenly Lisa ’s mother got sick, very sick. She had to… Continue reading Stories by Parkvale Primary learners – The Girl who never gave up

By Indhrannie Pillay A Durban educator has done South Africa proud at the recent Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Teacher’s Forum Awards held in Helsinki, Finland. Kumaras Pillay from Burnwood Secondary in… Continue reading Durban Teacher Wins top Honours

The relationship between promoting nonviolence and climate change Article from Miriam Kramer Director of Development and Communication –Alliance for Peacebuilders  “On October 12, the Stanley Foundation, the Matthew B. Ridgway… Continue reading Securing our Survival…

Religions for Peace Delivers 3,000 Messages of Support for Buddhist Monks of Burma from People of Different Faiths Multi-faith Delegation of Religious Leaders Meet with ASEAN Chair (NEW YORK, 19… Continue reading The World’s Religious communities call for peaceful dialogue and participatory governance in Burma