Apathy among young people stands in the way of Africa's demographic dividend: Kenyan youth chant in celebration before the arrival of Pope Francis at the Kasarani stadium in Kenya's capital Nairobi. Reuters/Thomas MukoyaTwo in three Africans are younger than 35. Youth - people between the ages of 15 and 35 - make up more than 35% of Africa’s total population. They have been … [Read more...] about Apathy among young people stands in the way of Africa’s demographic dividend | The Conversation
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Zinto restores dignity among differently-abled people for Mandela Day
Zinto restores dignity among differently-abled people for Mandela Day: Elly Majola of Zinto spends time with a disabled youth at Sithandiwe Disabled Care Centre in Lombardy East The World Health Organisation estimates that approximately 81 million people in Africa are affected by some form of disability. Fighting for disability rights is a huge task but some people are taking … [Read more...] about Zinto restores dignity among differently-abled people for Mandela Day
SA News: Semenya among 137 Rio-bound South Africans
Semenya among 137 Rio-bound South Africans: Johannesburg (AFP) – Athletics gold medal hopefuls Caster Semenya and Wayde van Niekerk were named in a 137-strong South Africa multi-sport team for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Semenya is favourite to win the 800 metres women’s gold medal in the first Games ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Kalmer And Scott Brazil Bound: … [Read more...] about SA News: Semenya among 137 Rio-bound South Africans
SA man among 7 mineworkers kidnapped in Nigeria
SA man among 7 mineworkers kidnapped in Nigeria: Australia's foreign ministry says authorities are working with Nigeria’s govt to confirm the details. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Investigations underway after CT teenager struck by train: 16-year-old Charles Gates died after he was struck at the White Road level crossing in Retreat yesterday. … [Read more...] about SA man among 7 mineworkers kidnapped in Nigeria
The link between asthma, stress and depression among South African kids | The Conversation
ShutterstockAsthma is the most common chronic disease among children worldwide. Yet for many years children in high-income countries were thought to be those mainly affected. However, asthma studies from the past 25 years not only call this view into question, they shatter it. In 1991 the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood began. For the first time, … [Read more...] about The link between asthma, stress and depression among South African kids | The Conversation
