27 May 2008 – Human Rights
Today on Sakhisizwe, Building the Nation, Bou die Nasie we were joined in studio by Vivian Tobie from Action on Elder Abuse. Elder abuse is a phenomenon, not only in South Africa but globally and is rising as a social problem. Elder abuse occurs across all economic, ethnic, religious, gender and cultural groups. Persons who are engaged in detecting or in identifying abuse should have good skills, knowledge and abilities to do so. Many of the signs and symptoms of elder abuse can be attributed to changes brought by ageing; therefore elder abuse can easily be “misdiagnosed” or not identified at all. For more information you can contact their offices on (021) 424 0574 or fax them to (021) 426 5530 alternative visit their website www.icd.gov.za. To report any elder abuse you know of, phone 0800 00 3081. Picture taken by Sakhisizwe Trainee Producer Rhodé Marshall
On the line we had Eliza James and Nobathembu Rhululu from the African Scholars' Fund. Their goal is to ensure that no child whose progress is satisfactory is prevented from proceeding with his/her schooling at the High School level for reasons of finance. If you want to know more about the fund you can contact their offices on (021) 689 9094 or visit www.asf.org.za. Interested in applying? You can do so by submitting your June exam report by the 31st October.
As South Africa has reached a sad point where the human rights of foreign nationals are being
denied we spoke to Ilhaam Hoosain and Henry Booysen from the newsteam who went to visit Soetwater where refugees were being cared for in a camp site. The City of Cape Town is continuing to accommodate people who have been forced to flee from xenophobic aggression in six temporary Safety Sites around the metro region, as well as in many community halls across the city. To report incidents of xenophobic violence call the police on 10111 or your local police station. To report any life-threatening emergencies dial 107 or 021 480 7700 from a cellphone. These numbers must be used for emergency purposes only.
On the line we had Eliza James and Nobathembu Rhululu from the African Scholars' Fund. Their goal is to ensure that no child whose progress is satisfactory is prevented from proceeding with his/her schooling at the High School level for reasons of finance. If you want to know more about the fund you can contact their offices on (021) 689 9094 or visit www.asf.org.za. Interested in applying? You can do so by submitting your June exam report by the 31st October.
As South Africa has reached a sad point where the human rights of foreign nationals are being
denied we spoke to Ilhaam Hoosain and Henry Booysen from the newsteam who went to visit Soetwater where refugees were being cared for in a camp site. The City of Cape Town is continuing to accommodate people who have been forced to flee from xenophobic aggression in six temporary Safety Sites around the metro region, as well as in many community halls across the city. To report incidents of xenophobic violence call the police on 10111 or your local police station. To report any life-threatening emergencies dial 107 or 021 480 7700 from a cellphone. These numbers must be used for emergency purposes only. In the picture are some of the foreign nationals who are being housed in tents in Soetwater.
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