Cultural Imperialism is the imposition by one usually politically or economically dominant community onto another non-dominant community. It is a form of imperialism, in that the imposing community forcefully extends the authority of its way of life over the other population by either transforming or replacing aspects of the non-dominant community’s culture. Despite the fact …
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Petingo Peoples Park 83 Major Calvert Street Austerville Wentworth 4052 9 September 2020 RE-THANK YOU FOR RECEIVING OUR STORY IN GOOD FAITH My name is Vanessa Fynn Wildey, I am one of the neighbours of Major Calvert Street/Petingo, who has been residing in Major Calvert Street for the past 40 years. I recall Mr Michael …
ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH09 SEPTEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EThekwini Municipality has reopened its heritage and recreational facilities and will be implementing the necessary safety precautions. Head of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit Thembinkosi Ngcobo said most of the City’s facilities were closed during lockdown.Ngcobo said the City will be closely monitoring the situation to ensure safety precautions …
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08 September 2020 AS part of the eThekwini Municipality’s bold commitment of delivering sustainable human settlement to its citizens, today, 08 September, Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda unveiled an R 1 Billion housing development that will change the face of Lamontville Township. As part of the unveiling, he handed over eight recently completed units to deserving beneficiaries. …
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Withholding money, controlling the household spending, or refusing to include you in financial decisions can be defined as family violence. Patriarchal power structures dominate in many societies, in which male leadership is seen as the norm, and men hold the majority of power. Patriarchy is a social and political system that treats men as superior …
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Ending gender-based discrimination and violence is a global priority that requires collective action. On Thursday 27 August a Gender Based Violence Awareness Campaign was held at K1 Park. This event was facilitated by the Ward 68 OSS/WAR Room Executive Team. Their Executive Secretary Mr Neil Axford stated that; “Through unity by all NGOs, Government Stakeholders …
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INTRODUCTION Corruption occurs in all sectors of the community, as it takes place in the private sector as well as among employees of public sector institutions, such as the SAPS. Corruption is a serious offence known by all police officials as unlawful, illegal and will result in dismissal from the police service if an official …
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Migrant Labour Benefitting In The South African Job Market While Locals Remain Unemployed…By: Lorraine Richards Immigrants are benefiting from the slightly recovering job market while natives are not. The unemployment rate in South Africa is very high at around 30 percent, and there is a large pool of unskilled and semi-skilled workers in South Africa. …
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Our Miss September 2020 is Austerville’s own sexy, most mysterious; Kimberley Maroney, who is the embodiment of Athena, goddess of war, tragedy and wisdom. She is exotic and magnetic, as deep as the sea, and, depending on her mood, as calm or as tempestuous. She is extraordinarily intuitive and will be keenly interested in the …