News: South Africa
"Decade of dithering" has left black youth stuck in poverty
A decade of no action has left another generation of black youths stuck in poverty, it has been claimed.
22/07/2010
South Africans urged to "fight abuse"
Speakers at an international summit in Johannesburg have urged people in South Africa to stand up against violence against women.
21/07/2010
The World Cup 'has only benefited the rich'
The World Cup in Africa has only so far benefited the rich of the nation, it has been claimed.
13/07/2010
South African poverty rate highlighted
A new report has found that South Africa has made the least progress in tackling poverty out of a number of emerging nations.
08/07/2010
Child HIV and AIDS awareness 'raised by World Cup'
Initiatives to highlight the problem have been introduced to coincide with the tournament, it has been revealed.
02/07/2010
World Cup 'has brought Africa together'
African nations are being brought together thanks to the success of the continent's teams in the World Cup.
23/06/2010
HIV and AIDS activists stage protest
They are concerned about the reductions in contributions from PEPFAR.
18/06/2010
HIV and AIDS campaigns kick off in South Africa
The projects have been planned to coincide with the Fifa World Cup.
17/06/2010
Fight against TB in South Africa 'has failed'
Inadequate diagnosis and treatment of TB in young people is being blamed for the rise in South Africa's children suffering from the disease.
07/06/2010
HIV and AIDS prevention for the World Cup 'not achieved'
Funding and leadership for HIV and AIDS prevention in South Africa has fallen short, it has been claimed.
04/06/2010
