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The good news: we can make a plan for 2010
September 22 2006 at 01:46PM
IOL readers often ask for positive news from South Africa, and here it is: a round-up of good news from the SA Good News website:
There is some scepticism relating to the issue, but 59 percent of South Africans feel everything will be in place.
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A similar study conducted a year ago, while asking a slightly different question, indicated that only 46 percent of people then felt that we would be ready. Optimism is generally growing as plans begin to be implemented and infrastructure improvements become visible.
(Full story on SA Good News)
The Parlotones became the first rock band from South Africa to have been signed in a multi-territory deal by a major label. And not just any label, but Universal - the world’s biggest!
Freshlyground’s music style is as diverse as the band itself – the band members come from South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe and from different cultural backgrounds. Their unique sound is fresh and original, blending a wide range of influences from indigenous African kwela, through jazz, classical and contemporary urban music.
(Full Freshlyground story on SA Good News)
(Full Parlotones story on SA Good News)
There is still a long way to go. After Russia, the ground-breaking Isicongo team will begin preparing for Aconcagua in South America which they will attempt straight after Christmas. This will be their third summit and with each climb taking them closer and closer to Everest, these women are establishing themselves as South Africa's next cultural icons.
(Full story on SA Good News)
The "Ambassador of Conscience" Award recognises exceptional individual leadership and witness in the fight to protect and promote human rights. The Award aims to promote the work of the organisation by association with the life, work and example of its 'Ambassadors', who have done much to inspire the world through their work and personal example.
"More than any living person, Nelson Mandela has come to symbolise all that is hopeful and idealistic in public life," said Bill Shipsey, founder of Art for Amnesty, the organisation's global artist support network that organises the annual Award.
"His poignant example and personal and political leadership since emerging from prison in February 1990 have been a source of inspiration for millions around the world. He has become the symbol of what it means to be a truly good global citizen."
(Full story on SA Good News)
On Wednesday, British High Commissioner to South Africa Paul Boateng and the Belgian Ambassador to South Africa Jan Mutton donated the funds towards the programme and signed a memorandum of understanding, committing to help make the programme a success.
“This programme will specifically address land restitution claims and focus on helping the South African government support new land owners and beneficiaries,” Boateng said.
Boateng said the land reform process in the country and the principles that underpinned it were an important potential force for political stability and rural economic growth.
Of 79 696 land claims lodged, 72 927 - including 64 748 urban and 8 179 rural - have been settled.
(Full story on SA Good News)
On Monday, Kallis became only the second player internationally to break through the double barrier of 8 000 runs and 200 wickets in limited overs internationals. Sri Lankan Sanath Jayasuriya was the first to do so.
Sir Garfield Sobers is the only player other than Kallis to have achieved these impressive figures in test matches, making Kallis the first and only player to have ever achieved these landmarks in both tests and ODIs.
(Full story on SA Good News)
The event was organised to raise funds for the shark spotters who patrol the beaches near Muizenberg, known for both its great waves and Great Whites.
(Full story on SA Good News)
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