http://otabenga.org/taxonomy/term/184 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://otabenga.org/node/195 <p>We must do all we can to help the island nation safeguard its dignity, writes Thabo Mbeki<br /> The Big Read: It was difficult to hold back the tears as a deluge of news told of the catastrophe visited on the people of Haiti by the earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince on January 12.</p> <p>Jan 24, 2010 10:15 PM | Times Live, South Africa <a href="http://www.timeslive.co.za/opinion/article275664.ece" title="http://www.timeslive.co.za/opinion/article275664.ece">http://www.timeslive.co.za/opinion/article275664.ece</a> <span class='read-more'><a href="http://otabenga.org/node/195">&nbsp;read&nbsp;more&nbsp;&raquo;</a></span></p> http://otabenga.org/node/195#comments connecting Earthquake Exile Haiti Jean Bertrand Aristide South Africa Thabo Mbeki Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:33:04 -0700 otabenga1 195 at http://otabenga.org http://otabenga.org/node/187 <p>Former President of Haiti<br /> 15 January 2010</p> <p>We thank all the true friends of Haiti, in particular the Government and the people of South Africa for their solidarity with the victims of Haiti. </p> <p>The concrete action undertaken by Rescue South Africa and Gift of the Givers is a clear expression of ubuntu. Ubuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. As we all know, many people remain buried under tons of ruble and debris waiting to be rescued. When we think of their suffering, we feel deeply and profoundly that we should be there, in Haiti, with them, trying our best to prevent death. <span class='read-more'><a href="http://otabenga.org/node/187">&nbsp;read&nbsp;more&nbsp;&raquo;</a></span></p> http://otabenga.org/node/187#comments connecting Dr Jean-Bertrand Aristide Exile Haiti Poverty with Dignity Shack Dwellers South Africa Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:24:26 -0700 otabenga1 187 at http://otabenga.org