“Thuma Mina – Send Me” President Ramaphosa’s Brilliant Plea
“I wanna be there when the people start to turn it around, when they triumph over poverty.
I wanna be there when the people win the battle against AIDS.
I wanna lend a hand
I wanna be there for the alcoholic.
I wanna be there for the drug addict.
I wanna be there for the victims of violence and abuse.
I wanna lend a hand.
Send me.”
From “Thuma Mina” by Hugh Masekela, as quoted by Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address.
Much has now been written about President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address...[read more]
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CORRUPTION INDEX: SAME OL’ STORY
By Phemelo Khaas – Media Liaison Corruption Watch
SA Ranks 71/180 countries
New Zealand 1; UK 8; Australia 13; US 16; Israel 32; Italy 54; China 77; India 81; Brazil 96; Russia 135; Zimbabwe 157; Somalia 180.
Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2017, released today, shows just how difficult it is to advance on the global ranking of countries in relation to perceptions about levels of corruption in the public sector. South Africa’s score of 43 represents a drop of two points from 45 in 2016 – a marginal shift, it may seem, but the number is less important than the downward direction of change. This is of particular concern given that...[read more]
DOODLING YOUR FUTURE – A UNIQUE SA INITIATIVE
By Tammany Barton
We are looking for platforms in SA to showcase and share our Good news story in the hopes to continue sharing positives stories in and around South Africa. Perhaps you and your team will be able to assist Doodle Your Future in sharing their story.
As promised! We are so excited to share with you our beautiful Doodle Your Future video – showcasing our work and the beautiful hopeful futures for the orphaned and vulnerable children, our Little Doodlers. Have a look and ask yourself what contribution can you be and receive from this initiative.
WE WRITE, DOODLE & SHARE SOUTH AFRICAN COMPANIES GOOD NEWS STORIES.
We doodle your company’s good news stories which is lovingly illustrated in booklet format by our beneficiaries, the orphaned children of Oasis of Love Foundation.
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THIS WEEK'S FAST FACT
Budget
All access: According to the 2017 Open Budget Index, South Africa was ranked joint first with New Zealand for having the most transparent budget in the world, with both countries scoring 89 out of a possible 100 points. The United States and Brazil are tied seventh with 77 points, while China is near the bottom of the list with 13 points
(Source: www.Eighty20.co.za)
