Recently there have been many attempts at looking into the levels of racism in South Africa. While we have had a number of forums where these questions have been discussed… Continue reading Social Cohesion Conferences
Satyagraha
Satyagraha in Pursuit of Truth
A decision has been taken to produce Satyagraha once a quarter. This is why we have not been on line for the past two months. This edition is for March… Continue reading Satyagraha in Pursuit of Truth
Human Rights and Women’s Rights
By some coincidence our Government declared 21st March as Human Rights Day while the month of march is celebrated as the international month when we reflect on women’s rights and… Continue reading Human Rights and Women’s Rights
Why Phoenix Settlement Should be Declared a World Heritage Site
Recently a group of African Americans from the National Association of African American Studies visited the Phoenix Settlement in Durban South Africa. They were impressed… Continue reading Why Phoenix Settlement Should be Declared a World Heritage Site
The Significance of the Three Doctors Pact
On the 9 March 1947 Dr A.B. Xuma , President of the African National Congress, Dr Yusuf Dadoo President of the Transvaal Indian Congress and Dr G.M. Naicker President of… Continue reading The Significance of the Three Doctors Pact
Special Report on Peace Boat
The following link is a special report of the Peace Boat – South Africa Then and Now – The Struggle for Equality, Jan 15, 2017 http://peaceboat.org/english/?page=view&nr=580&type=20&menu=64
Corn Fritters
Take 500 gram of sweet corn, a large piece of ginger, 6 green chillies and blend it in an electric blender to a course consistency. The sweet corn should appear… Continue reading Corn Fritters
Season Greetings GDT and Satyagraha in Pursuit of Truth
and wishes all its readers a wonderful end of the year season and a New Year filled with hope and good tidings for all.
Tribute to a recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi Satyagraha Award- Riot Mkhwanazi
Riot Makhomanisi Mkhwanazi, who last year received the Gandhi Development Trust’s Satyagraha Award passed away on 4 December 2016. He was born in Msasandla, KwaDlangezwa in Northern Natal on 16… Continue reading Tribute to a recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi Satyagraha Award- Riot Mkhwanazi
SA Constitution- 20 years
We reproduce extracts from the Constitution and ask the following questions 1. As South Africans are we proud of our constitution? 2. To what extent do we understand and know… Continue reading SA Constitution- 20 years