South Africa: ArcelorMittal builds homes for poors

Around 130 people gathered at the build site in Gauteng, South Africa, to build homes for low-income families. The volunteer group is formed by the employees of the world’s top steelmaker – ArcelorMittal.

Preparation for World Cup Disenfranchises Country's Poor

South Africa is eagerly preparing to host the World Cup in June 2010, but the government’s preparatory development projects are negatively impacting the country’s poorest citizens. Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe presented a keynote address on 1 March to mark 100 days to the start of the World Cup. He expressed the optimism and pride South […]