Dear Fellow South African,A free press is among the most significant dividends of our democracy, yet it is one that we perhaps take…
Government Opinion Pieces
Early childhood development holds the key to our future
Dear Fellow South African,There are few presidential activities more fulfilling than spending a morning in the company of small children.…
A million work and livelihood opportunities, and counting
Dear Fellow South African,
Less than two years ago, we launched the Presidential Employment Stimulus to create jobs and support…
No quick fix for load shedding but real progress is being made
Dear Fellow South African,
For every person living in this country, the past two weeks of load shedding have been extremely…
Solving the electricity challenge is vital for South Africa’s investment drive
Dear Fellow South African,A few days ago, I met with US President Joe Biden in Washington to discuss several issues…
The struggle to give South Africa a more human face
Dear Fellow South African,
On this day 45 years ago, Stephen Bantu Biko died in police custody in Pretoria Central Prison.
Human…
Jobs figures show our economy is on the road to recovery
Dear Fellow South African,
Over the last few years, South Africans have had to contend with slow growth and rising…
New approach to fighting corruption gets results
Dear Fellow South African,
The fight against corruption requires both firm political will and independent, capable crime-fighting…
Youth Employment Programme Is Changing Lives
Dear Fellow South African,
I was recently shown an inspiring and deeply touching post on a Facebook group for participants in government’s…
We must celebrate the achievements of South African women
Dear Fellow South African,
Tomorrow we will commemorate the day in 1956 when thousands of women marched on the Union Buildings to…
We must act now and together to end violence against women
Dear Fellow South African,It has been a tragic start to Women’s Month.Last week, we were once more confronted with the dark and ugly side…
Social compact for growth and jobs must make a lasting difference
Dear Fellow South African,Since the advent of democracy, our people and indeed social partners have on many occasions been…
Nelson Mandela Day reminds us that the future is in our hands
Dear Fellow South African,Today is Nelson Mandela Day, which is commemorated in South Africa and around the world.In honour of the…
We can and will do more to end load shedding
Dear Fellow South African
Over the past two weeks, severe load shedding has disrupted our economy and caused extreme hardship for all…
Our nation mourns the young lives lost in Enyobeni Tavern Tragedy
Dear Fellow South African
Just over a week ago, in the early hours of a Sunday morning, families in the township of…
A momentous week that promises new beginnings
Dear Fellow South African,
For most people in our country, last week was much like any other. As most of us went about our daily lives, we may…
BRICS partnership has great value for South Africa
Dear Fellow South African
Later this week, I will join the leaders of China, Brazil, Russia and India at the 14th BRICS Leaders’ Summit,…
Social Employment offers young people hope and opportunity
Dear Fellow South African
Later this week, we will commemorate Youth Day in honour of the bravery and sacrifices of the generation…
Rising cost of living calls for a united response
Dear Fellow South African,Over the past few months, South African consumers have been hit by steep price increases that have dramatically affected…
Black economic empowerment a must for growth
Dear Fellow South African,
Last week a landmark broad-based black economic empowerment transaction was concluded in the Eastern Cape that…
