Government Opinion Pieces

By Nomonde MnukwaSince the dawn of our democracy, one of our nation’s priorities have been increasing accessibility for everyone, especially vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities.…

By Nomonde Mnukwa

Iṅwe ya ngudo khulwanesa ye ra i guda u bva kha dwadze ḽa Khoronavairasi ndi ya uri vhutshilo ndi ha ndeme nahone sa vhathu a ro ngo sikwa nga nḓila ine ra kona u tshila…

By Nomonde Mnukwa

Selokhu izwe laqala ukubuswa ngokwentando yeningi labantu, enye yezinto eziseqhulwini zesizwe ngukwenyusa izinga lokufinyelela kwizinsizakalo kuwowonke umuntu,…

By Nomonde Mnukwa

One of the greatest lessons we can take from the COVID-19 pandemic is that life is precious and that we were never designed to live in a state of complete isolation or…

By Nomonde Mnukwa

Voice of the people will once again rise in 2024 elections.  

Democracy is a system of government in which power is vested in the people, but making it work…

By Michael Currin

Growing business, trade and investment ties between sub-Saharan African nations that are part of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act and the United States (US) holds…

By Prof Busani Ngcaweni

First, I must declare that I am not much into the sport of rugby. In fact, I don’t understand half the rules of the game. Having watched it since the last success by…

Dear Fellow South African, The Springboks’ win at the Stade de France on Saturday night has lifted the nation’s spirits, confirming the enduring power of sport to unite and build a nation. The…

When the invitation came for me to address the third OR Tambo Memorial Lecture, I was not certain if I was the best person to deliver this lecture.

I literally looked at the framed pictures…

Dear Fellow South African, Earlier this month, law enforcement agencies achieved a huge breakthrough in the ongoing effort to root out corruption at Eskom. A multidisciplinary team supported by…

Dear Fellow South African, Like many people around the world, South Africans have watched with great anguish and pain the devastating violence and destruction in Israel and Gaza since Saturday…

By Khumbudzo NtshavheniThe release of census results is an eagerly anticipated event, offering an invaluable snapshot of a nation's demographic and social landscape.

With the release of…

 Dear Fellow South African, Maintaining the integrity of our country’s borders is key if we are to realise the aspiration of every South African to live in peace and harmony with ourselves and our…

By Nomonde Mnukwa

There are many positive developments in our country that we can be proud off, which as patriotic citizens we can share with each other and the world. By spreading the good…

Dear Fellow South African, While we have made significant progress in recovering from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, most South Africans are feeling the pressure of rising…

By Nomonde Mnukwa

Local government has long been recognised as the sphere of government that is closest to the people and crucial in improving their lives. It is responsible for the…

Dear Fellow South African, The recent catastrophic floods in Libya are a stark reminder of the extreme vulnerability of developing economy countries to the effects of an ever-changing climate. …

Dear Fellow South African, Later this week, South Africa will mark Heritage Day, in which we celebrate the great diversity of culture, language and history in our country. Like many South Africans…

By William Baloyi

The instantaneous nature of social media makes it possible for people to have access to an abundance of information at their fingertips, however the information available…

Dear Fellow South African, 

Every September, South Africa marks Public Service Month to draw attention to the vital role of the people who work in the country’s administration in improving…