On Thursday the 16 Days of Action Against Violence campaign was launched — a. campaign aimed at raising awareness about violence against women and children. This year it is campaigning in cyberspace by holding daily online chat sessions that can joined nationwide.

Thousands of Zimbabweans are crossing the border into South Africa, and they face a tough life on the other side. Refugees say they are disappointed by the lack of solidarity shown by South Africans. On Friday, the Solidarity Peace Trust launched a report that examines these refugees’ situation in South Africa.

Regina Mundi church in Soweto, Johannesburg, was on Wednesday packed with 3 000 volunteers and officials when the City of Johannesburg launched its World Aids Day 2004 campaign. "Prevention is still the best weapon available at this stage," mayor Amos Masondo said.

The country is in the midst of an educational crisis when it comes to mathematics and physical science. The lack of matriculants in these subjects is one of the biggest obstacles for African advancement. The <i>Mail & Guardian Online</i> spoke to an expert about teaching mathematics, and the role language plays.
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They are affectionately called the Oscars of the African information and communication technology (ICT) world. On Saturday night at the Dome in Johannesburg, the most outstanding African ICT companies, people and projects will be honoured at the African ICT Achievers Awards 2004.