Chris Hani Remembered
Compiled by Satyagraha Reporters April 10th marks the 15th anniversary of the death of liberation struggle leader Martin Thembisile (Chris) Hani. Hani was assassinated outside his Boksburg home, in front of hisRead More…
Gandhi and Satyagraha Validity and Relevance Part Three
By Dr C. Sheela Reddy, PhD Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science & Public Administration, SV University, Tirupati A three part series of a paper presented by Dr C Sheela Reddy atRead More…
Human Health Affected by Climate Change
Compiled by Satyagraha Reporters The month of April is commemorated as World Health Month incorporating National Polio Eradication Awareness Week from 6-12th April, World Health Day on the 7th, World Haemophilia DayRead More…
Is the public losing faith in democracy?
Despite years of economic growth, life is not improving for most South Africans. This has shaken people’s confidence in our democratic institutions, according to an annual audit by the Institute for JusticeRead More…
Name changes can help inculcate patriotism and pride
The renaming of roads, streets and public buildings in South Africa has been met with mixed emotion from citizens. Many argue that it is a waste of money that can be usedRead More…
Submission to DOE on Proposed School Pledge
By Satyagraha Reporter A mini-conference hosted by the Chatsworth Youth Centre, Satyagraha – In Pursuit of Truth, Government Communication Information System (GCIS), the Chatsworth Education Centre, Democracy Development Programme (DDP) and SchoolRead More…
Verulam Secondary Learner Scoops Gandhi Essay Award
The annual Mahatma Gandhi Speech and Essay Contest was held in March 2008 at the Durban University of Technology (DUT). The competition which was hosted by Satyagraha and the Gandhi Development TrustRead More…
Jail Inmates Recite Prayer for Harmony
India: Mumbai Sarvodaya Mandal has been organising many programmes in jails with the aim of transforming jail inmates. Swati Sathe Superintendent of Arthur Road Jail has suggested that Mumbai Sarvodaya Mandal teachRead More…
International Appeal to Ban Cluster Bombs
(New York, 18 April 2008) Senior leaders of different faiths from Religions for Peace joined an international movement to help ban cluster bombs, which like landmines kill and maim innocent civilians indiscriminately.Read More…
Religious Leaders Help Fight Global Poverty
(Washington, DC, 15 April 2008) Leaders of different faiths in Religions for Peace, the world’s largest and most representative multi-religious coalition, joined together with members of the international women’s and development communitiesRead More…