Zackie Achmat is on the cover of the The Big Issue #319 so no surprise that that the focus is the political climate in South Africa and the upcoming elections with independent candidate Zackie running for Parliament.
Here a a few of the articles featured in The Big Issue #319
NEW LEADER
Zackie Achmat calls himself a movement builder, political activist and law reformer. He challenged and changed the horrifying AIDS negation by Thabo Mbeki of the ANC. Harvard reports that more than 330 000 people died prematurely from HIV/AIDS between 2000 and 2005 due to the Mbeki obstruction, and at least 35 000 babies were born with HIV infections that could have been prevented. Now Zackie wants to be South Africa’s first independent Member of Parliament and fight criminals. He is standing as an independent candidate for the National Assembly in 2024. The activist explains why.
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ESKOM – THE SUCKLING PIG
André de Ruyter is not beholden to the ruling party. Thankfully so, because he gives us an honest account of his three years spent at the utility in his shocking memoir, Truth to Power.
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CONSERVATION THE GOOD NEWS
Young people living around Kruger National Park are joining the wildlife economy in different ways.
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SHACK DWELLERS WANT ANC GONE
Nelson Mandela Bay’s DA mayor delivered over 300 chemical toilets that are cleaned every second day, a protester tells ANC representatives. “All you want to do is loot,” says another.
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“Get your copy and be part of job creation in SA – it’s more than just a good deed; it’s a damn good read.”
WHAT: The Big Issue #319
WHEN & WHERE: June - July 2023
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