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Ponte City – a beacon of hope in downtown Johannesburg
The unusual Ponte City that towers over Hillbrow has had a chequered history. Once home to the elite hip white city folk, it fell into disrepair. It became a vertical slum, notorious for its crime-infested corridors. But it has been given a new lease of life, and is an example of workable urban regeneration.
Khabonina: South Africa’s award-winning leading lady
Mam’ Khanyi rescues Hillbrow’s forgotten children
Among the criminals, gangsters, refugees and working people in Joburg's teeming inner city flatlands are many street children. Usually forced into prostitution and crime, there is often no escape, but Khanyisile Motsa offers a ray of hope.
Mam’ Khanyi rescues Hillbrow’s forgotten children
Among the criminals, gangsters, refugees and working people in Joburg's teeming inner city flatlands are many street children. Abandoned, runaways, orphans or victims of child trafficking, they are usually forced into prostitution and crime. There is often no escape, but Khanyisile Motsa offers a ray of hope.
Films explore urban African tapestry
Six short films, making up the African Metropolis series, place the dynamic, growing cities of Africa on the big screen. "These films represent Africa in conversation with itself," explains one of the featured directors. The series has been screened at several international festivals.
A new life through the Home of Hope
The Home of Hope is an autonomous, self started and inclusive shelter for the rehabilitation of girls who have been lured into prostitution through the promises of jobs.
South Africa’s Fugard receives lifetime Tony
South Africa’s Athol Fugard was honoured with a special Tony award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. In its citation the awards committee described him as a playwright “whose art has always spoken out against racism and who continues to be an active voice for freedom and equality”.
• New Fugard play takes to stage
