Sustainable economies
Cooperative work –picture from internet As we move towards a greater understanding of indigenous knowledge systems we realise the importance of true history. “History is something we all do, …we do not always
Support For DUT Debating Tournament
GDT sponsored a Debating Tournament which was hosted by the DUT Debating Union between 2 and 4 December 2016. More than 50 contestants, drawn from Debating Unions from several South African universities, took part in
Nonviolence Training for Local Youth and Cape Visitors
On 12 December 2016, GDT was represented by Paddy Kearney and Hillary Musarurwa at a workshop hosted by Healing of Memories under the theme “Restoring Humanity”. The exchange workshop was for 30 youth drawn from
Social cohesion Programme – Reaching Out To Bambhayi Community
The Phoenix Settlement which was established by Mahatma Gandhi in 1904 was a 100 acres piece of land. In the 1980’s there was a concerted effort by the apartheid government to divide the races of
Training in nonviolence
Picture from internet Why do people have to be trained in nonviolence is a frequently asked question. In order to be able to engage in violent encounters one has to train . Violence
End to Violence against women and children!
End to the spread of HIV/AIDS! Uphold Human Rights, Children’s Rights and our Constitution! These are calls that reverberate during the month of December. All over the country there are events ranging from marches to
During December GDT will be looking at the following key issues of concern:
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
Handing of Certificates to children who attended the skills training course with Mandli Zwane
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
Obituary
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
GDT and Satyagraha Annual Awards 2016
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
GDT and Satyagraha Annual Awards 2016
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
The Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace was presented to Dr Bernard LaFayette, Jr. from Atlanta Georgia
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
On 7 November 2016 Awards were presented to 7 people
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
REVIEW OF “101 GANDHIAN INSPIRATIONS” BY FAKIR HASSEN, Published by FAKIR HASSEN, fakir@vodamail.co.za, by Paddy Kearney
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
If Gandhi must fall, so should all our gods and all our heroes
Article by Professor Rama Singh Rama Singh is a Professor in the Department of Biology at McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, and teaches courses in the area of Human Diversity and Human Nature. He
# Fees Must Fall Campaign – 40 years after the ’76 youth demonstrations
On 16 June 1976, 40 years ago youth mobilized and demonstrated, initially in Soweto but it spread through out the country. Youth boycotted apartheid education and marched against tyranny in education. Afrikaans was being forced
# PATRIARCHY MUST FALL
Hersheela Narsi -From SA History on line Dr Hersheela Narsee presented a paper in Pietermaritizburg on 30 August 2016 as part of the Department of Arts and Culture event in celebration of Women’s
Establishing a Cohesive nonviolent society
We celebrated heritage month in September and we celebrate nonviolence in October. The two are interlinked because many situations of violence begin because of a lack of understanding, respect or tolerance of diversity. We reproduce
