20 November – Human Rights

Today we spoke to Dr Michael Phillips – from the Likhona Ithemba. Likhona Ithemba, meaning “There is Hope” is a non-profitable organisation based in Delft that deals with people infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. The organization has a soup kitchen. At Likhona Ithemba they strive to support needy families with food, clothing and blanket parcels. For more information or if you want to assist in any way you can, contact Dr Phillips at 083 372 6814 or email him to tphillips@telkomsa.net
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We also spoke to Vincent Moaga from the South African Human Rights Commission. The South African constitution states that everyone has the right to access to adequate housing, and that no-one can be evicted from their home or have it demolished without a court order after considering all the relevant circumstances. Vincent explained more to us about our rights when it comes to housing evictions and also the right we have of access to adequate housing. For more information you can contact their offices at (021) 426 2277 alternatively visit their website at www.sahrc.org.za
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We closed off the show with an interview with Sergio Carciotto – Project Manager at the Scalabrini Centre. Scalabrini is a Non-profit Organization committed to both alleviating poverty by promoting development in the Western Cape and to offering assistance to refugees and their children. Sergio says their ultimate aim is that of fostering integration between local communities and refugees. For more information you can contact their offices at (021) 465 6433. They are appealing to the members of the public to assist them by donating clothes and blankets in order to help refugees.
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