South Africa’s Department of Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries revealed this week that the number of rhinos poached has fallen for the fifth consecutive year. According to the department, 594 rhinos were poached last year. That's still a painful number to read, but it does … [Read more...] about Rhino poaching numbers fall for fifth consecutive year in South Africa
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South Africa debuts cutting edge new drug to tackle HIV
7.7 million South Africans live with HIV, accounting for 20% of the global prevalence of the disease, but a new cutting edge antiretroviral drug could significantly combat this statistic. The new antiviral medication, known as the TLD method, contains the critical ingredient … [Read more...] about South Africa debuts cutting edge new drug to tackle HIV
A carbon tax is going into effect next week in South Africa
In a bid to drive down emissions and spur the transition to clean energy in South Africa, the country has joined a list of about 40 countries worldwide to adopt a carbon-pricing program. The first phase of the carbon tax will run until December 2022 and will go into effect next. … [Read more...] about A carbon tax is going into effect next week in South Africa
Lost and found.
Carmel Wroth | November 2009 issue Back in 2006, when a friend was grieving the death of her son, filmmaker Jennifer Steinman wanted to help. She offered to take her friend on a trip to AIDS-stricken South Africa, thinking that volunteering to help others would help her friend … [Read more...] about Lost and found.
Angela Rackstraw: Inspiring hope through art therapy
Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu says Angela Rackstraw has made great strides at breaking down racial and cultural barriers in South Africa through art and art education. Desmond Tutu | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Angela Rackstraw, Founder, Community Art Therapy. Cape Town, South … [Read more...] about Angela Rackstraw: Inspiring hope through art therapy