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February 4, 2015
Ever watched the news and wondered: “what about the youth perspective on that story?” Well, we at LiveSA – young reporters from around the country – are busy making just that: news for a national audience – from a fresh angle. We’re creating stories about issues that affect us: from cyber bullying to how we […]
Ever watched the news and wondered: “what about the youth perspective on that story?” Well, we at LiveSA – young reporters from around the country – are busy making just that: news for a national audience – from a fresh angle. We’re creating stories about issues that affect us: from cyber bullying to how we are treated at public clinics; from connecting with our traditional African roots to re-inventing the township tour. And what’s more, national news network eNCA are broadcasting them on their news channel: DSTV 403!
Did you miss the videos on eNCA? Don’t despair! Now these news reports are on our website and YouTube channel!
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Township Tours
What is a ‘township tour’ in South Africa? Is it an educational journey where profits go back into the community? Does it promote cultural exchange or is it a one-sided venture where a bunch of voyeuristic tourists snoop into the lives of ordinary people so that they can tick the poverty box on their holiday itinerary? Does the poverty narrative present a superficial idea of the communities in question? Are there elements of the tours that glamourise and trivialise poverty, thus dehumanising the people and communities the tourists often arrive in busloads to “view”? How can young people re-invent the township tour?
Live SA investigates.
How do you view and understand township tours? Is there a way of doing them without crossing ethical boundaries?
