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All the latest journalism from the Rhodes TV3 class

Archive for May, 2009

The Advanced Parking Solutions company or APS, is helping change the lives of those who work for it. Siphokazi Qakamfana is just one of the many women who is now able to support her family. She earns a basic monthly salary yet most of her income comes from the commission earned everyday…

How to “pull an all-nighter”

Posted by Paddy On May - 31 - 2009

This video is aimed at all those University students who find themselves, the night before their essay is due, trying to get the work done. Follow these easy steps to making that deadline!

Elicia ‘Superwoman’ Mini saves the day

Posted by Paddy On May - 29 - 2009

By day she’s a domestic worker, but after hours Elicia Mini fights for justice in the Grahamstown Transit camp.

 

 

Frustrated by a lack of police presence in the area, Transit residents informally police the streets themselves – lead by Elicia ‘Superwoman’ Mini. The Transit superwoman spoke to our reporter, Kyla Herrmannsen.

Click here to view her story and to see what local police think of Transit residents aprehending tsotsis in the area allegedly without police assistance

How to do a card trick in style

Posted by Paddy On May - 29 - 2009

Ever wanted to impress your friends with a card trick?

Click here to find out how & you’ll be a pro in no time!

 

 

Transit superwomen helps her community

Posted by Paddy On May - 29 - 2009

By Kyla Herrmannsen & Shanel Pillay

A local woman is apprehending criminals in the Transit area and is encouraging her community to do the same.  Frustrated by the lack of police presence in the area, Transit residents informally police the streets themselves.

uNnopopana workers turn rags into riches!!!

Posted by Paddy On May - 29 - 2009

 

At the africa Day lecture held at Rhodes University Thabo Mbeki said a lot still needs to be done in improving education and that the lack of efforts to fight poverty and under-development remains one of the continent’s major challenges. Women living on the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve have found a creative way to turn rags into riches through the uNnopopana craft centre.

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Raphael HIV testing and support CentreThe Raphael Centre located in Grahamstown, South Africa is a HIV/AIDS testing and support centre. Lately, though, this haven for people infected or affected by the virus has been rought by troubles. The future of the centre is uncertain as it needs sponsors to ensure it’s survival. Meanwhile other issues, like an objecting neighbour are also posing problems for the centre which helps over 1 000 people every month.

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