The effect of AIDS in South Africa is "shattering" and too much time is spent in academic discussions about its cause, Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu has warned.

Six men have been charged with raping a nine-month-old South African baby, allegedly because they thought the act would cure them of HIV, the South African Press Association reports. The attack occurred less than one week before two other South African girls under the age of four were also raped, allegedly by family members.

Southern Hemisphere is currently offering an intensive training course in NEGOTIATION SKILLS. The course is aimed at those working in the development sectors, either based in government, non-government organisations, corporate sectors and practitioners.

Southern Hemisphere is currently offering an intensive training course in HUMAN RIGHTS INDICATORS. The course is aimed at those working in the development sectors, either based in government, non-government organisations, corporate sectors and practitioners.

The FXI notes with great concern the African National Congress (ANC) members of parliament's (MPs') continued attacks on the national broadcaster. In yet another attack on the South African Broadcasting Corporation, on Wednesday 31 October 2001, the MPs criticised the broadcaster for its coverage on President Thabo Mbeki, saying that it is giving more publicity to opposition leaders than to the head of state.