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A nonprofit news agency promoting social justice. Seeking answers to the question:
How do we make democracy work for the poor?
A nonprofit news agency promoting social justice. Seeking answers to the question:
How do we make democracy work for the poor?
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In exchange for oil, China builds infrastructure in Angola, a country devastated by three decades of war. This report shows Chinese workers building houses on an enormous project, Angola's biggest, which will eventually span 81 square kms.
Comic Stephen Colbert interviews Naomi Klein about her book 'The Shock Doctrine: The rise of disaster capitalism'. Colbert burlesquely tackles the key points in Klein's book with fun and flair without detracting from the serious issues raised by the activist author. If you're having trouble viewing this clip on the SACSIS website, you can also watch it HERE on the Colbert Nation website. We apologize for the inconvenience. You may also be interested in watching Colbert ridicule...
Many South Africans may be pondering this question, as we interrogate the political events of the past week, wondering whether these were in the public's best interests. Why Democracy taps into the debate about the power of the individual voter, putting the question, "Why bother to vote?", to a wide range of thinkers and public figures. The debate captures the views of those both in favour and against voting, highlighting interesting food for thought.
Dermot Peterson, a youth leader from the town of Atlantis in the Western Cape talks about a community initiative aimed at raising awareness about HIV and AIDS amongst children and teenagers. High levels of poverty and unemployment plague the residents of Atlantis, where many of the young are sexually active. This youth programme employs creative methods to take its message to the children, hoping to instill a more responsible attitude towards sexual activity.
"I may not succeed, but I'm not going to be happy until I see this guy in an American court room being prosecuted for first degree murder. says Vincent Bugliosi when he talks about American President, George W. Bush, in this MediaChannel.org interview. Bugliosi argues further: "If (Bush) is convicted, it will be up to the jury to decide what the appropriate punishment should be. One of their options will be the imposition of the death penalty. So I'm going after him very...
Hara Mutasa from Al Jazeera talks to ordinary Zimbabweans about their reaction to the power-sharing deal struck between Zanu-PF and the MDC. Zimbabweans are relieved about the peace between rival political parties, but remain cautiously optimistic about the future.
