Sensational reporting on the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is spreading fear and stereotypes about the so-called "dark continent". The disease has killed over 1,500 people in West Africa this year. With decent health care facilities, access to clean water and...
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African population, food and the future | by Herbert Ekwe-Ekwe
It should be obvious in this discussion that our goal is definitely not to contribute to the ‘politically correct’ rhetoric bandied about incessantly which calls for some ‘decrease’ in African population because we do not believe that Africa, in the first instance, is...
Brett Murray painting expression of pure prejudice – ANCWL & Co. | by Troy Martens
Alliance Gender structures says picture should be removed from gallery and the internet RE: JOINT STATEMENT FROM ALLIANCE GENDER STRUCTURES The Alliance gender structures, comprising of the ANC Women's League, Cosatu's Gender committee and SACP Women's League met to...
His Hollowness the 14th Dalai Lama | by Roz Chidwick
This month sees an official visit to Australia by the 14th Dalai Lama. A deluxe package, priced at $5,000, will give you the chance to witness the teachings and the “journey of a man of compassion and wisdom”. The main event in Melbourne, a three-day teaching session,...
Declaration of the European Conference Against Austerity | by ECAA
This European conference meets not a moment too soon.The peoples of Europe face an unprecedented social, political and economic crisis.Our governments are implementing the most savage spending cuts designed to destroy all the social gains of the post-war period. These...
