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Soul City Series 3

Soul City Series 3 was broadcast in 1997, a year after the second series.

The project was broadcast on SABC 1 television and on all 9 of the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) regional language radio stations stations (Umhlobo Wenene; Ligwalagwala; Lesedi; Thala Phala; Motswideng; Thobela Fm; Ukhozi Fm; Ikwekwezi). The print material produced by the project was distributed through : The Cape Argus; Daily News; Echo; Ilanga; Sowetan; Daily Dispatch; Diamond Fields Advertiser; Evening Post; Pretoria News & The Star.
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The series was funded by the Department of Health, the European Union, the Japanese Government, Kagiso Trust, UNAIDS. Commercial sponsorship came from BP and Old Mutual.

The third Soul City series is made up of:
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  • A prime time television series – 13 half hour episodes
  • A daily radio drama – 60 fifteen minute episodes
  • Booklets – 3 full colour booklets
  • A advertising/publicity campaign which keeps people talking and thinking about Soul City
The third series of Soul City deals with the following issues:
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  • HIV and AIDS
  • Land and Housing
  • Household Energy
  • Violence
  • Alcohol Misuse
Evaluation is an essential part of the Soul City IHDC strategy. It helps determine impact and is important for accountability to the public as well as to funders. Lessons learned are fed back into the development of the IHDC’s future projects. All Soul City projects are independently evaluated.


Booklets

Violence – How can we Stop It?
Book 1 image Contents
What is Violence ?
Wrong ideas about Violence
Violence in South Africa
What are the reasons for Violence
Violence changes our lives
Violence against Women
Women can take action against Violence
Men and Violence
Violence and young people
Children and Violence
Help stop Violence
What to do in a Violent situation
HIV /AIDS in our Community
Alcohol and You
Book 2 image Contents
The history of Alcohol
South Africa and alcohol today
Why do people drink alcohol ?
How does alcohol change us ?
Problems caused by alcohol
Young people and alcohol
Safe and sensible drinking
Alcohol causes damage
Drinking too much - How much do you know ?
Alcohol misuse
Community Action
Energy in the Home
Book 3 image Contents
Energy And The Environment
Energy Use In The Home
Heating - How To Save Money
Paraffin
Coal
Gas
Energy From Trees
Energy From The Sun
Electricity
What Electricity Really Costs
Saving Electricity And Saving Money
Different Energy And Different Costs
Choosing A Good Appliance
Health And Safety
Energy Use In The Community