Government Opinion Pieces

By Andrea Naicker

The teenage phase is some of the most transformational years of an individual’s life. It can be an exciting period of self-discovery but also an overwhelming time for some…

By Gill Price

Typically, in January as part of their new year’s resolutions many people embark on a healthier lifestyle journey involving exercise or balanced eating habits.  For some this…

By Vincent Magwenya 

President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address narrated a fictional story of a child of democracy called Tintswalo. He shared how Tintswalo’s life after…

Dear Fellow South African,

The remarkable progress made in the partnership between government and business over the last nine months shows just how much we can get done when we work…

By Gill Price 

One of the world’s most influential leaders of all time has proven that great leadership begins with a servant heart. Nelson Mandela’s legacy is characterised by his humility…

By Elias Tibane

When President Cyril Ramaphosa recently proclaimed Wednesday, 29 May 2024 as the date for the General Elections, which also coincide with the…

By Tshepo Nkosi

Starting a successful industrial business has been made easier through the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZ). These zones offer companies a head start in growing their…

Several important milestones have been reached in the last week as part of the work underway to reform and professionalise the public service. These developments are vital both to advancing the…

By Laticia Masia

As the world goes digital, and an interconnected global society emerges, the…

By Gill Price

Alcohol and substance abuse affects communities across the world and the risks associated with them are well documented. The scourge of alcohol, drug and substance abuse knows…

By Getrude Sadiki

In August 2023, Norman Sekhukhune, the head of police crime research and statistics, told Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police that 31…

By Gill Price 

Every day our country’s socio-economic landscape is changing for the better with government’s dedicated investments in social infrastructure. We have been on a journey of…

By Gill Price

Our constitutional democracy is founded on the principle of giving citizens a say on who should govern them. The constitutional right to vote takes place through regular…

By Simangazo Mokale

The world has come a long way since we first heard of HIV and Aids in the early eighties when the mysterious new disease emerged which quickly spread across the globe.…

By: Tshepo Nkosi

Bringing new generation capacity onto the national grid as quickly as possible is paramount to lessen the impact of load shedding and help secure our nation’s energy future…

By Kopo Ndhlovu 

The recent audit outcomes for local governments, as outlined by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) for 2021/2022, highlight the ongoing challenges in financial…

By Phumzile Mahlangu

The launch of the Lufhereng Social Housing Project in Soweto last year gave effect to the promise of the Freedom Charter on housing. The Charter, which was drafted in…

By Gill Price

Our 30 Years of Freedom is a stark reminder of South…

By Gill Price

Bridges are more than crossings – they connect people and communities and multiply the potential for growth by expanding access to social economic and cultural opportunities…

By Phumzile Mahlangu

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 marks the country’s seventh democratic election. To ensure that South Africans have sufficient time to make their way to the polls to have their…