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Grahamstown is operating optimally for the most part, as growth is not always constructive. But even the poorer parts have running water and are sanitary. Though these areas could be improved and cleaned up as is currently being done. More recycling would see a more sustainable use of resources and definately a better parking system aided by a shuttle service canvasing all neighbourhoods, to limit the number of cars on the road thus reducing the… Continue

Grahamstown, like many towns and cities in South Africa has had their municipal workers on strike for just over a week. This has meant that garbage has not been collected, people have no been able to pay rates to the munipality and in some areas it has erupted into violence. The resilience of the Grahamstown community was evident in how ordinary citizens took it upon themselves to clean the streets, to maintain the hygiene. Not only business interest cleaned the streets in front of their stores… Continue

Having grown up in Zimbabwe I am aware of the power of politicians especially when it comes to mobilizing the poor and desperate to further their agenda. I am also aware of the propaganda they can employ to ensure that the news keeps as much of its actions and human rights abuses out of the media. This causes a political crisis as democratic values are abandoned and the nation is dictated by an elite few, who may change laws to suit themselves at a whim. The rececent utterrances of the ANC… Continue

Offering women platforms for economic empowerment as mentioned in my Act mission, such as giving them insight and opportunity in gaining access to seasonal hotel staff jobs and house work will inspire them to take initiative on such matters. Furthermore embark on entreprenuerial agendas, which could see them being funded by various initiatives if their plan is solid enough. It will make them aware of the various economic opportunities that constantly avail themselves and of the large labour… Continue