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The brutal murder of Xolani Jodwana reveals the perils faced by South Africa's street kids. The country is still failing its most vulnerable members of society.

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A short film about the Aids epidemic in Kwazulu-Natal province, South Africa. This plague is ruining the province. Not only are the numbers of deaths increasing exponentially but those taken ill are stigmatized. Worried about being ostracised, harrassed, attacked and even murdered by their communities, many sufferers and their family members keep the disease a secret. Mortuaries have become overl…

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Death of a Bushman

South Africa | 2004

This film looks at the death of legendary San tracker Optel Rooy, allegedly shot in the back by Kalahari police.

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West VS. West

South Africa | 2004

The covert police unit 'Operation West' was set up to stem the drugs trade in South Africa. For years, they've been battling the most dangerous criminals.

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South Africa - The Pills and the P…

South Africa | 2004

The campaign in South Africa, mainly by women, to have the government recognise and distribute antiretroviral drugs to combat the spreading of AIDS. The government is criticised for sending out mixed messages and only advocates a diet of garlic and lemon as a treatment.

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South Africa - Fingerprints of Pov…

South Africa | 2004

Poverty in South Africa causes homelessness and disillusionment with the politicians.

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South Africa - Streetwise S A

South Africa | 2004

Whatever happened to the comrades of Soweto? Have they actually benefited from the changes they helped bring about? This week's beautifully filmed documentary takes you straight into their world. It's a world of gangs, violence and crime - where the police are too scared to patrol the streets and the early optimism has been replaced by despair. Made by renowned filmmaker Marion Mayer-Hohdahl and…

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