Government Opinion Pieces

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…

Dear Fellow South African,

Last week, the Minister of Finance presented a national budget that will help us to achieve more rapid and inclusive economic growth while supporting our…

By Elias Tibane

Circumcision, which involves the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis, is practised worldwide…

By Gill Price 

Our response to COVID-19 was swift and decisive. Our prompt action prevented the spread of the virus and saved thousands of lives. Lessons learned from fighting the deadly…

By Kopo Ndhlovu 

Being spoken to in your mother tongue always evokes a sense of pride and reaffirms that your heritage and origin matter. Mother tongue starts at birth and continues…

By Sandile Nene

One of the key government’s strategic outcomes is secure and efficient management of international migration resulting in South Africa’s interests being served and…

By Saadia Moolla

Our history has shown us that a united and committed youth can change the trajectory of a country. The youth of 1976 pulled together under excruciating circumstances to…

By Dr Ntombifuthi Nala

Our founding fathers of the African Union understood that for Africa to rise to its full potential Africans must forge a united front. They saw Africa’s future…

By Gill Price 

South Africa has the second longest coastline on the African continent and spans two oceans. This prime geo position is at the heart of international shipping with more than…