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Inside Africa

This week on Inside Africa - The polygamous president and the cultural marriage tradition.  Nkepile Mabuse examines polygamy's place in South African society. Journey of an aids orphan - a 14-year-old Ugandan student tells us about her past struggles and future goals. Plus - dreams of African footballers hit the big screen. Monita Rajpal interviews the director of this well-timed documentary.

SOUTH AFRICA/POLYGAMY
We turn to South Africa, where polygamy is legal and a contentious national debate. The president and his three wives have attracted international interest in the Zulu marriage tradition. And while polygamy is not as common as it use to be in urban South Africa - it's still practiced openly in rural areas. Nkepile Mabuse explores the culture of multiple marriages.

NEW YORK/SANYU'S STORY
The AIDS epidemic has orphaned an estimated 15 million children worldwide. And in many communities, when families are broken apart, children can pay the highest price.  Ugandan Sanyu Nakyeyune struggled with the loss of both parents to AIDS.  But thanks to a solid support system and her own resolve, Sanyu has regained control of her future.

UK/"FOOTBALL FABLES"
In just a few short months, the 2010 World Cup will put African football on the big stage. But before that, a new documentary titled "Football Fables" is putting up and coming African football talent on the big screen. The film's director, Baff Akoto, was in Italy last month to accept two awards at the Sports Film Festival. When he returned to London he sat down with CNN's Monita Rajpal.