The idea of creating a new state for Haitians who are willing to return to Africa was embraced today in Addis Ababa, in the opening annual summit of African Union (AU). The President of Senegal, Abdoulaye Wade, first made the proposal early this month after the island of Haiti was struck by a powerful earthquake. […]
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TUTU CHALLENGES SA GOVERNMENT TO SET UP HAITI DISASTER FUND
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has challenged the SA government to set up a fund for the people of Haiti following last week’s devastating quake. He has suggested it be called the South Africa Haiti Disaster Fund. Mr. Tutu said it is encouraging to see the level of support offered by world governments to the people […]
GIFT OF THE GIVERS TEAM ARRIVES IN HAITI
A 10-member South African rescue team from Gift of the Givers arrived in Haiti on Sunday as part of a R15m effort to help victims of the earthquake that struck last week. The Haitian government said more than 50 000 people had been killed and 250 000 injured by the earthquake that devastated the capital […]