Introduction This article speaks about the significant contribution made by the patriotic and caring Ayanda Msweli in helping many poor South Africans escape from a myriad of dehumanizing and traumatizing experiences and hardships they face in their lives and communities. The philanthropic work of Ayanda Msweli epitomizes that Ubuntu is
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How Immorality and Corruption Among Police Officers Contribute to the Unending Rise of Crime in South Africa?
Introduction Despite the remarkable strides made by the new democratic government to combat the issue of crime that continues to engulf many parts of the country, the issue of immorality and corruption among some police officers makes the fight against crime a futile activity. While there is a myriad of
How Poverty Among Young Girls Contributes to the Proliferation of HIV & AIDS
Introduction Due to issues of gendered poverty in rural communities that affect mostly young women, many young women opt to engage in sexual relationships with only men who have a source of monthly income for economic and survival motives. Unconsciously, young women used to say, “Ngizomenzani umfana ongasebenzi”, which translates
How the Issue of Not Having Identity Documents Exposes Some Young Adults to Unemployment & Poverty in South Africa?
Introduction While many young adults in post-apartheid South Africa do manage to get identity documents (IDs) at an early age, there is a startling number of young adults who are without an ID and are finding it very difficult to get an identity document in South Africa for a myriad
Why Do Some University Women Engage in Abortion?
Introduction Despite the medical complications associated with abortion, the act and issue of aborting unborn children continue to be a norm among university students in many South African university residences across the country. This happened following the legalization of abortion in 1996 in terms of the Choice of Termination of
Mob Justice as a Crime Reduction Strategy in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Introduction In cases where police officers fail to deal with crimes related to the theft of livestock and are unable to arrest those implicated in such crimes for prosecution, most communities in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, including the community of eSikhemelele area, have habitually resorted to taking the law into their own
How Does the Cheap Labour of Foreigners in South Africa Contribute to Xenophobic Attacks on Foreign Nationals in South Africa?
Introduction Despite the remarkable strides made by several politicians to unite Africans as “one,” the ongoing issue of xenophobic attacks directed at foreigners by disgruntled South Africans in many parts of South Africa makes such efforts and commitment a futile activity. Among some of the contributory factors to a lack
HOW GUARDIANS CONTRIBUTE TO THE ABUSE OF ORPHANS
Introduction Orphans are often placed under the care of guardians after their biological parents’ deaths. However, not all guardians are loving and responsible, and some are heartless and opportunistic. Some use foster childcare grants to support their children’s well-being while neglecting the well-being of the orphans. This highlights the need
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO SUICIDE AMONG STUDENTS
Introduction Suicide among university students is increasing at a very alarming rate in South Africa. Recently, there have been numerous reports of students who have been found dead as a direct result of committing suicide. Some of these students commit suicide within the university residence setting, while others opt to
How Education Can Help Alleviate Poverty
Introduction Depending on the context, different people use different tools in an attempt to fight poverty and change their lives. Yet, it is without a shadow of a doubt that education is the most reliable and powerful weapon to alleviate poverty, irrespective of one’s background. As former president Nelson Mandela
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