By Michael Appel; tel: 012) 314-2419

Johannesburg - Despite a global economic slowdown, resulting largely from rising food and fuel prices, South Africa's economy is resilient enough to deal with the unfolding current economic climate.

"We have a much stronger economy today then we did 10 years ago and increasingly we are showing resilience to global economic dips.

"We do not believe our economy has reached a cul-de-sac,”...

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By Edwin Tshivhidzo, tel: (012) 314-2454



Johannesburg – South Africans need to be taught how to sustain themselves to address poverty in communities, says Operation Hunger Deputy Chair, Dr Selma Browde.

Addressing the media in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Operation Hunger Deputy Chair, Dr Selma Browde, said people needed to be encouraged to have their own gardens to sustain themselves.

“We need to harness the energies of everyone...

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By Nthambeleni Gabara

Pretoria – Government is concerned that youngsters are becoming increasingly involved in criminal activity, instead of preparing themselves for the future.

Safety and Security Minister, Charles Nqakula has expressed his deep concern about the involvement of young people in criminal activities while government was making efforts to ensure they had a bright future.

“When we grew up, we were taught to be visionaries striving...

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By Bathandwa Mbola

Sharm-El-Sheik - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has welcomed the African Union's (AU) call for a government of national unity and has not objected to calls to hold talks with the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).

This is according to President Thabo Mbeki, who was speaking during an interview with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Wednesday.

The President said Mr Mugabe was fully supportive...

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By Gabi Khumalo

Durban – Faith Based Organisations have been challenged to open their doors and take part in TB and HIV campaigns to prevent the spread of the diseases and offer support to infected people and their families.

Speaking to BuaNews on Wednesday during the South African TB Conference, Treatment Literacy Campaign Co-ordinator in Khayelitsha, Vatiswa KamKam said that while some churches had come on board in the fight against TB and HIV, some congregations still...

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