“Let those we honour today inspire us to start our own journey to make the world a better place and bring our human family more closely together.” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon There is never a year without humanitarian crises.  And wherever there are people in need, there are people who help them – men and women [...]

Economic empowerment for South African women will be the focal point of Women’s Month 2011, Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulu Xingwana said on unveiling this year’s programme. “We will use Women’s Month to highlight the economic empowerment of women as a critical element of success for South Africa’s efforts to achieve [...]

Nelson Mandela International Day was launched by a panel of schoolchildren on Monday in the absence of the recuperating former president.  Foundation spokesperson Sello Hatang said a decision was made ahead of the launch not to mention Madiba’s health to avoid it overshadowing the event.

Monday’s launch, held at the Nelson Mandela Foundations’s premises in Houghton saw [...]

Journalists are being given information on tuberculosis and a tour ahead of the commemoration of the World TB Day on the 24 March 2011 at Umlazi’s Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital to be attended by the Minister of Health and the KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and Dr Zweli Mkhize respectively. It is expected that the [...]