The Eastern Cape has been one of the victims of water shortages and high rates of poverty. According to the 2001 census 68% of the Eastern Cape population lived below the poverty line and only 62% had access to water. As a result of this some people have taken it upon themselves to help eradicate poverty:
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Jabez Health Centre
Grahamstown is one of the towns in the Eastern Cape that is hit hard by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. And because of the high rate of poverty and unemployment in this area, those affected by the virus find it hard to receive proper health care and a balanced diet. However there are organizations in this area who are determined to help those in need, Jabez Health centre in Extension nine is one of them:
Monday, May 17, 2010
As it is-2nd edition
Welcome to the 2nd edition of “As it is” podcast where we broadcast Grahamstown news as they are and thereby bringing you colour to the nation.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Reflection on our podcast
The most important thing that I can say about our group is that it was a learning curve for me. I think I had gotten used to the whole thing of working on campus with on campus sources that I got too comfortable. Moving out of my comfort zone therefore was a bit of a challenge in terms of locating sources and finding stories, it required me to go out there and find out what is going on in the wider Grahamstown.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
As it is-1st edition
This is the first edition of the "As it is" podcast. We broadcast Grahamstown news a they are and therefore bringing you colour to the nation
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Housing in Grahamstown
Despite the efforts by government to mend the scars of Apartheid, people in Grahamstown’s townships are still living in poor conditions. Under developed roads, ablution facilities and poor housing conditions are just some of the visible obstacles the government has to concur. Litha Mpondwana reports:
Profile of Myra Bailey
Dorcus support group is an initiative by Myra Bailey. With this project Bailey reaches out to underprivileged mothers with new born babies. This is her story:
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