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1. Bring Back Xhosa and Zulu in Schools 
16 June 1976 marked a dawn of an era where the attestation of languages, particularly Afrikaans in schools, was laid down. 36 years later we, black South Africans, find ourselves in the very same position - a position that still disadvantages the black majority of this country by positioning English and Afrikaans as the dominant languages in the national school curriculum.
As reported by the Sunday Times (22/01/2012 - "Xhosa, Zulu being axed at state schools") state schools are "scrapping" African languages and forcing pupils to study Afrikaans as their alternate second language. Particularly in the Western Cape province.
This cannot go unchallenged and necessitates resistance as well as a call to rally behind African languages in schools.
2. Safety and Security Initiative - SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa is a beautiful country although the crime stats are horrifying.Almost every house lives with burglar bars ,electric fence,and security services. Hijackings that you see in movies happen weekly, not to mention robberies with aggravating circumstances that involves rape with elderly too.
Smash and grabs at robots happen often too of which I was a victim.SOUTH AFRICANS complain but do nothing to help unless they become victim. So I'm urging other countries to help my country to put this petition into action.I have written names but names added online will be appreciated.Instead of reading this page and surfing away, This is a real petition that needs your help.Helping someone in another country is someone helping you in yours.
We still live on the same planet and deserve to live like human beings.While people have petitions of banning and not banning tv programmes (no offense) and people seem to have the time to sign that. I'm sure you have the time to sign this one to help create change.Read the traumatic story below and why i need your help
http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/hijack-no-6-for-hillcrest-family-1.1157996
Rhino poaching in South Africa is a very serious issue, as of the 3rd of November 2011 341 rhinos have been killed so far this year outstripping last year’s total of 333 and it’s not even the end of the year.
Rhino poachers in SA are even targeting dehorned rhinos for two reasons, firstly there is still a substantial piece of horn below the surface of the skin and secondly by killing the rhino it increases the price of rhino horn as it becomes a more valuable commodity. It is for this second reason that many poachers are also killing baby rhinos which have little or no horn at all. Fewer rhinos equals more money per kilogram of rhino horn.
Rhino horn is widely used in Chinese culture as it is believed it can cure a wide variety of ailments varying from boils to cancer and even devil possession. It has no medicinal value it is compressed hair or kerratin the same as you would find in your finger nails.
In middle east culture rhino horn is a status symbol if you have one as a sheath for your dagger. Needless to say many other materials could be used.
Your signature is massively appreciated.
HELP TO SAVE SOUTH AFRICA'S RHINOS!
4. Goths, hippies, homosexuals, other relligions need acceptance in work place and in school
Schools in south africa are way too strict, they brutalize my culture and I have become a drop out because of south african schools. Okay if they really want I don't mind uniform, but when they start telkling you what to do with your body, piercings, tattoos and body modification is a part of my religion and they should allow that!
Stupid jobs don't employ people just because they have tattoos and piercings, even though the person is a genius, but they rather employ the egg head "normal looking one"! A police lady went to have a talk at our school, she was going on about drugs and sex, I went to ask her about homo sexual rights she told me "only if the person hits you" what a bloody stupid answer! and yet they call south africa a rainbow nation?? when racism is used verbally immediate action is taken place, some people cant get jobs, are mistreated because of their sexuality, piercings, tattoos, way of living.
I think everyone should have a right to live the way they want to!! And get the job if they do well at it not because of how they look! Society in south africa needs to open their disgusting closed little stingey shrivelled up minds and let people like me live, as long as you making my life a misery I'm gonna keep on bothering you.
The schools in south africa are disgusting and unclean, their discipline is like a military, and they are overly controlled and its distinguishing but what they learning is so unadvanced, and that they make afrikaans compulsory otherwise you cant study or have a job if you dont take afrikaans!
I'm not against afrikaans, I just dont wanna be forced to learn it after grade ten, and maths! Schools are too disciplinary and not enough learning, all they learning ias how to pray to some thing that doesn't exist, think a certain way and say "yes mam", and get overworked.
There's alot more to life than school and work, they should learn to be more flexible with homework and hours, we not machines, I know some people can work like machines but others cant! My poor friend who boards at DHS feels so brutalized and controlled he wants to kill himself or run away, he's just not coping! Im a drop out because south african schools suck!
5. Stop tax on baby products in South Africa
At present VAT is charged on many products and services for babies and children under 5 in south Africa, one of very few countries doing this.
For examlple, 14% of the shelf price of infant formula, nappies (diapers), baby clothing and medicinal products like colic drops.
These goods are already almost beyond the financial reach of most of the population. The government's taxation of these products highlights its nonchalance regarding the welfare of children.
6. Rematch between Australia and South African Rugby 2011 World Cup
Although not allowed, Bryce Lawrence refereed a game with bias. His calls, led to the outcome of Australia (his native team) being in final. His father is also an official in IRB so he is beyond reproach. S.A. had 70 percent possession of the ball and still lost on bias and prejudice calls. Any one with knowledge of the sport knows and see s clearly that this was unsporting, and cheating.
Rugby has remained among only few sports with honor, and code, allowing this game to stand goes against this. although never been done, we believe extenuating circumstances call for this first time, since you started off illegally with a bias ref and finished it by standing by idle and letting this disgrace of a game stand. its a world cup semi final, done every 4 yrs, surely due to that alone, leeway should be given.
7. Death Penalty in South Africa - Referendum
Violent crime in South Africa, as in many countries, has risen dramatically over a number of years.
We, the citizens of South Africa, request that a Referendum be held to gauge the Public opinion on the return of the Death Penalty for violent crime in our country.
Dressage is a fast-developing sport in South Africa. International trainers are frequently coming to South Africa's shores. However, little effort has been made for the development of the sport's judges.
Thus, while riders and the quality of dressage horses are rapidly improving, the judges are not and this is restricting the development of the sport.
Unless our judges are on a par with their international peers, South Africa is not going to be able to compete effectively at international level at events such as the World Equestrian Games or the Olympics.
9. Julius Malema for President
Julius Malema for President.
The youth of South Africa deserve the best leadership at all times, Julius Malema. I propose a Lifetime Presidency but for now let's give him his well deserved 2nd Presidential term of the ANCYL.
Viva! Julius Malema Viva!
10. Stop the South African Genocide and Rapes
Extreme violence and secret genocide is being committed against the white minority of South Africa. Tens of thousands of whites have been murdered since 1994. Brutal torture and rape is common and not even the young or elderly are spared.
Quotes: "Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer" - Peter Mokaba (ANC). (The same Peter Mokaba who denied aids)
"When Mandela dies we will kill you whites like flies" - Mzukizi Gaba (ANC).
"We the members of MK have pledged ourselves to kill them, the whites" - Nelson Mandela.
For more information and graphic images go to FarmMurders.com
11. Stop Corrupting Sterkstroom
I'm a memeber of the Green House Branch of Sterkstroom. Our situation as to do with corruption, fraud and nepotism. The local members of our Municipality misuse Government resources for their own benefit.
Educated people are seen as a threat and are not employed that resulting in poor service delivery. We need all the help we can get.
12. Bring My Chemical Romance to South Africa
BRING THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD TO SOUTH AFRICA. There are millions of My Chemical Romance fans in South Africa that want to see them perform.
Sign even if you don't live in South Africa PLEASE! WE NEED AS MANY PEOPLE AS WE CAN GET!!
13. Joint Call to Action to Stop Rapes in the DRC
Last year the African Union declared this decade, 2010-2020 as the African Women’s Decade.
Between July 30th and August 4th nearly 500 women were raped in and around the village of Luvungi in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a campaign of ongoing terror waged by armed groups who use rape as a weapon of war. To date, armed groups and soldiers from the Congolese armed forces have raped over 200,000 women.
14. Eclipse Midnight DVD Release in South Africa
Musica stores have asked us, the South African Twilight fanbase, to show them that there is sufficient enthusiasm for a midnight release of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse DVD.
15. Get Justin Hines on the Oprah Show
Canada's Justin Hines is a passionate, sincere and driven singer/songwriter. He has managed to surpass physical disabilities to create a successful a career in music that many people dream of having.
He is currently campaigning the “Say What You Will” initiative to help build schools in South Africa to benefit youth education. The campaign seeks to raise funds towards the Stephen Leacock Foundation for Children, The Association for the Physically Disabled (Eastern Cape) and other charitable partners.
16. Keep the Rabe family in Britain
The Rabe family arrived here two years ago in order to care for an elderly family member who was suffering from multiple illnesses.
Mr Rabe is now a self-employed mechanic and his family are settled here. He does not claim benefits but provides a service to his community. His eldest child is in the middle of taking GCSE exams, and to uproot them now would cause severe disruption both to their lives and to that of Mr Rabe's elderly mother who relies on the family for her care.
Mr Rabe told a Staffordshire newspaper:
""I do not want any benefits in Britain, I have paid the rent on my house by working all day as a mechanic.
"I have used all my savings to look after my mother and to try to stay in this country. It is very wrong that asylum seekers stay here and get money from the state. I have never asked for a penny and I would never ask for anything.
"I need to stay here and want to look after my mother. She needs help with basic things like getting to the shops.""
It is a documented fact that white people in SA are often the victims of violent crime and racist attacks. Since 1994, more than 3,000 white farmers have been murdered in what some are calling a genocide.
A child is raped every 3 minutes in South Africa. South Africa is the rape capital of the world - 40% of victims are children.
Rape and sexual abuse is a widespread and frequent occurrence in South Africa. Victims often don't receive proper support or help from the police. Many perpetrators are not sentenced and are let back into the community where they continue to intimidate, threaten and sexually assault their victims.
Sign this petition to urge the South African government to take action to stop rape.
18. Keep England Pride going and stop the police taking our flags and tops
The police have announced that they are taking away our flags and tops ahead of the world cup as they say it's racist.
19. Bring Back Death Penalty In South Africa!
For the past fifteen years there has been a RAPID increase in murder, rape and all other incredibly savage acts and crime in general. South Africa is currently NUMBER ONE on in the world for murder, rape and all crime and therefore earned the name "CRIME CAPITAL OF THE WORLD".
More then THREE THOUSAND FARMERS have been murdered since 1994 and nearly more then 50 South Africans are murdered PER DAY! A BIG portion of that are CHILDREN that were RAPED TO DEATH!
These SAVAGES are seldom caught and only a few gets captured and convicted. Most of these murderers actually prefer being in jail. They receive clean beds, three meals and free education if they so desire.
This becomes another burden on the taxpayer. With other words the law-abiding citizens of South Africa actually are then the ones getting punished for the murderer 's heinous acts! More then 600 South Africans have actually successfully gained refugee status in other countries! HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS South Africans have already fled the country in fear of their lives! This resulted in the ultimate "Brain Drain" of the country.
Instead of keeping the LAW-ABIDING, EDUCATED citizens of South Africa IN the country, the Lack of the South African Government's involvement and lack of proper punishment has secured South Africa 's first place as a MURDER/RAPE/CRIME - CAPITAL IN THE WORLD!
I am of the strong opinion that Capital Punishment for murder should be reintroduced to South Africa! Amnesty International states that the Death Penalty 'violates the right of the life as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.' The question - What about the lives and rights of the victims? Were they not entitled to the Right of Life and Prohibition of Torture?
The person that takes the life savagely of another should no longer benefit from the protections afforded under any legislation. The failure of the government to actually ensure the citizens of South Africa a safer country is no longer expectable.
A Jail term is no longer a deterrent. BRING BACK THE DEATH PENALTY IN SOUTH AFRICA! PLEASE VISIT our pages on FACEBOOK -
EYE ON SOUTH AFRICA
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108003955902770&ref=mf
20. Support Moments Sports Pub - Parys, Free State, South Africa
Support "Moments Sports Pub" in its Application for a Liquor/Other Licence. No reasons have been given to justify the rejection of this Application.
21. Support Mau Forest Conservation - Say Not To Payouts For Mau Forest Land Grabbers
Kenyans have, with one accord, supported measures taken by their government to conserve the Mau Forest and restore the all important water tower. These measures are seen by all Kenyans as necessary to conserve the eco-system and restore the life support functions that it performs.
However, recent pronouncements by political leaders, including senior members of the Cabinet, on the unpopular intention to compensate persons responsible for the wanton destruction and degradation of the Mau Forest has stirred unprecedented opposition among the Kenyan public. The Mau Complex is not only an ecological resource of national importance that supports key economic sectors in Rift Valley and western Kenya, including energy, tourism, agriculture and water supply, but it is also the single most important water catchment in the Rift Valley and western Kenya.
Our leaders, through their actions and pronouncements, have shown all Kenyans what is important to them in terms of political accommodation. They have shown that, for narrow selfish considerations, they can compromise the ecological security of our land, our survival and that of posterity.
Even as we launch a multi-million dollar international fund appeal to conserve Mau and other degraded critical environments, our leaders are prepared to chunk out KShs 2 billion taxpayers' money to compensate Mau land grabbers. Our representatives are not concerned with the constitution, our votes or our opinions. They are concerned with how the Mau conservation issue will benefit a small elite group economically and politically.
The people of Kenya speaking with one voice can act to prevent the compensation and to rein in leaders who have become increasingly insensitive to the public sentiment. They can mobilize to block any promised compensation intended to placate a selfish class of leaders.
It’s time for the Kenyan people to start exercising not only their right to speak out but also their right to leverage their combined political strength to bring about leadership responsibility and accountability. The views of Kenyans have, for far too long, been taken for granted on issues that are fundamental to the socio-economic and political health of their nation.
To the powerless victims of reckless allocation of forest land, this is not an onslaught against you. Rather, it is a challenge and a wake up call to our national leaders on their lack of fidelity to principles of corporate environmental governance, lack of prudence in resource utilization, in particular, the decision to pay compensation to land grabbers inspite of overwhelming views against such action.
This petition is aimed at:
1. Creating an avenue for Kenyans to pressure our Parliament to act prudently on the issue of compensation to land grabbers,
2. Bringing pressure to bear on leaders who would violate our mandate and,
3. Influencing a reconsideration of payouts to illegal Mau evictees.
Through this petition, signatories remind their leaders that:
1. They expect parliament to act in the best interest of conservation and good governance;
2. By their vote, they will reject leaders who propose, promote or support unpopular actions;
2. They will boycott ideas and movements that obstruct and compromise the public good;
3. They will expect leaders to present factual, objective rather than narrow and subjective ideas on matters affecting the public welfare.
22. Bring Starbucks to South Africa
What Starbucks are all about -http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/overview.asp
What we are all about Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections, and coffee-related accessories and equipment -- primarily through its company-operated retail stores.
In addition to sales through our company-operated retail stores, Starbucks sells whole bean coffees through a specialty sales group and supermarkets. Additionally, Starbucks produces and sells bottled Frappuccino® coffee drink and a line of premium ice creams through its joint venture partnerships and offers a line of innovative premium teas produced by its wholly owned subsidiary, Tazo Tea Company.
The Company's objective is to establish Starbucks as the most recognized and respected brand in the world.
Uganda is a country ruined by militants. From Idi Amin's brutal rule by decree to Museveni's coercive & sell off government the country surely needs change.
24. FIFA must video review the Ireland vs France Qualifier
On Wednesday 18th November Ireland was robbed of its chance to qualify for the world cup by a blatant and obvious foul.
25. Stop High Bank Penalty Fees
South African Banks have been charging extremely high penalty fees on broken promise to pays and overdrawn accounts. These fees have no effect on the wealthy and are only making those with economic problems poorer.
FNB currently charge a penalty of R187 if a person cannot pay his credit card as arranged. How they decide on that value, I have no idea and they cannot tell me either. Although I cannot say the exact values I am aware that if there is insufficient amount of money in an account when a debit order is due, they charge over R100 in penalties. A recent government suggestion has suggested a R5 penalty charge.
Obviously the banks disagree as they made over R34 Billion rand in transaction and penalty fees in 2006. Due to the banking industry being essential in our daily live we are forced to have bank accounts and are therefore subject to their greed and unethical policies.
Let's Stop them NOW!
26. Stop the rebel group Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and arrest its leader Joseph Kony
Petition for the protection of those affected by the rebel group Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and the arrest of its leader Joseph Kony
The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) is a rebel group originally from Uganda and formed over two decades ago to oppose the Ugandan government. Now the group has lost political focus and have turned into Africa's most lethal 'killing machine'. They are destabalizing the entire Central African region.
The LRA have spread to South Sudan, Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo. Atrocities include child abductions for the purpose of creating child soldiers and sex slaves, raping and killing and horrendous mutilations to instil fear on local civilians.
The LRA leader Jospeph Kony was given a Warrant of Arrest in 2005 by the International Criminal Court. He is still at large.
Currently the Ugandan army is receiving limited international support and it is the only official army aiming to end the LRA's tyranny.
International awareness needs to be raised on this issue. We therefore want the UK government to set an example for the international community by raising the issue of the LRA with other nations and to show support to governments of the region affected by LRA violence.
27. Juja-Gatundu-Karinga-Fly Over Road
The cited road serves over fifteen primary schools, ten secondary schools and numerous health centres. It links Gatundu District Headquarters to Nairobi Thika Road as well as to Nairobi Nakuru Road. It joins Central Province to the Rift Valley Province and acts as a bypass for traffic not bound for Nairobi and thereby lessening the traffic congestion problem in the city.
This road traverses a highly productive tea zone and serves Thiririka water Treatment Plant. This area has since independence been designated ' a high potential area'.
The road more than qualifies to be classified as a Class C road under Kenya National Highways Authority or as a Class E road under the Kenya Rural Roads Authority and its tarmacking is long overdue.
28. Help solve the Uganda Food Crisis
In recent years the people in Uganda, especially Northern Uganda are facing starvation and the figures increase every day. The amount of food available to the country isn't sufficient. Three million people face starvation presently, and their are many people including children dieing.
800,000 people in Uganda rely on food aid and this petition would help raise awareness and this petition could even help to increase the amount of aid sent to Uganda.
Parents are sending their children away just because the amount of food available to them is limited. If you sign up to this petition you could make a difference.
29. The Urgent need to constitute NITA-U Professionally
The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda is a Government body that was setup by an act of parliament to coordinate, promote and monitor IT development within the context of national social and economic development.
Details of what its mandate are available here http://ict.go.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89:uganda-institute-of-information-and-communications-technology-&catid=50:affiliates&Itemid=86
The NITA-U Bill, 2008 was assented to on 15th July 2009 and a Statutory Instrument put NITA-U into operation as of 15th August 2009; a Board was also duly approved by Cabinet.
While we in the ICT community were happy with these developments and ready to move and see this institution in action, we got disappointed with the following:
1. Word went out that some members of the board were actually also positioning themselves to do big business with the Ministry of ICT under the NITA-U run projects like the FIbre backbone.
2. One of the board members who happens to be a commissioner in the ICT ministry was recalled by the Minister of ICT under Unclear circumstances.
3. The position of Executive Director which is supposed to have been advertised never was. Instead the board was leaning towards handpicking connected people to fill this portfolio.
We can not continue sitting back and watch as things go hay-wire in such a sensitive Government institution that is so dear to us Ugandans. It is in line with this that we need to sign a petition that shall be communicated to the authorities that be so they can know that we are watching and following their every move.
30. Equal opportunity for all Kenyans
A petition to encourage equal opportunity for all Kenyans.
