South Africa’s progress on MDGs questioned
JOHANNESBURG – With five years left till the Millennium Development Goals’ 2015 deadline, civil society groups say South Africa has made progress on some goals but regressed on others.
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South Africa: five people hurt in more xenophobic violence
Tensions are running high in South Africa after 5 people were injured Monday evening in more xenophobia fuelled violence, in the KyaSands area of north-western Johannesburg. Some of those injured were Zimbabweans. According to media reports police had to use rubber bullets, helicopters and armoured vehicles to take control of the situation. At least 10 people were arrested as armed police moved from house to house.
SIF Africa, the ethical side of finance
Ethical finance is growing roots in Africa. The possibility of making this huge continent a hub for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investments is becoming more real. Even if it is plagued by poverty, famine and wars, Africa could play an important role in promoting a new side to development, improving the quality of life and protecting the environment.
GLOBAL: Young people lead “prevention revolution”
JOHANNESBURG – Across the world, but especially in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, young people are taking action to protect themselves from HIV, says a new study by UNAIDS.
Mozambique: women at forefront of resisting climate change
JOHANNESBURG – The Mozambican government has adopted various policies to address the effects of climate change, with special attention to women as studies show that they are more adversely affected by this phenomenon.
Pitch Perfect, Episode 6: Street Pop Rocks Soweto
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Zothani Vilakazi and Mlungisi Gamede started Street Pop two years ago in the streets of Soweto. Today, they help spread underground music from Johannesburg to Norway to New York and beyond. In this episode of Nike Sportswear and The FADER’s Pitch Perfect documentary, the staff catch up with them, and a few dozen of their neighbors, at home for an impromptu concert by local metal band Reebirth.
