November 2016

1. The move to demonitise in India-what does it mean, can we learn from it what are the implications what are the pros and cons? According to wikipaedia, “The demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1000 banknotes was a step taken by the Government of India on 8 November 2016, ceasing the usage of all ₹500 and ₹1000 banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Seriesas a form

In the 2nd week of November Mondli Zwane began to hand out certificates to the various children in the schools in Inanda. A programme of 13 lesson in line with a training manual focusing on three key aspects: Conflict Identification& Management Communication Assertiveness Began in May 2016. This programme provides learners with skills to identify

Mr Mewa Ramgobin Sadly on the 17 October a former recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi Satyagraha Award, a Trustee of the Phoenix Settlement Trust, A former member of parliament, Treasurer of UDF, An activist and politician, Mr Mewa Ramgobin passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness. He was given a Official Provincial funeral

Behind the recipients are Mr Kay Munsamy( a Stalwart of the struggle), Mr Vasu Gounden(Trustee GDT), Mr Swaminathan Gounden(Stalwart of the struggle), Dr Albertinah Luthuli(Stalwart of the struggle,daughter of Chief Albert Luthuli the first nonwhite Nobel Peace Prize Recipient), Cllr Sipho Kaunda (representing the Mayor of eThekwini) Ela Gandhi (Trustee GDT), Judge Chiman Patel(Trustee

The Mahatma Gandhi Satyagraha Awards were introduced in 2006 to mark the centenary of Satyagraha. They are presented annually to South African individuals in recognition of their contribution towards both the liberation of our people and for the values that informed them in their quest for human rights and social justice for all  

The Award is presented in recognition of his work towards the promotion of peace reconciliation and justice locally and internationally in his capacity as a Civil Rights Activist. We recognize the important work that he has done over many years in promoting nonviolence. Under his leadership the American Civil rights movement blossomed. He worked with

Dr Albie Sachs, Duma Sisulu- representing Shaka Sisulu, Adv. Thuli Madonsela, Mrs Kate La Fayette, Dr Bernard La Fayette, Mrs Foszia Turner Stylianou wife of late Richard Turner, Dr Jairam Reddy and Roy Rajoo representing Pravin Gordhan.

There are several reasons why this book is worth buying and reading. For those who still believe that Gandhi has much to say to the world, you will discover that there are lots of people in South Africa who would agree with you, and you will be inspired by what they are doing or have