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.
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.