Government Opinion Pieces

By Nomonde Mnukwa

Many South Africans will have entered the New Year with new resolutions as a way to…

Dear Fellow South African,       As a nation that fought and defeated apartheid, we have a particular obligation to stand up for justice and fundamental human rights for all people…

By Seipati Nekhondela

The dawn of a new year comes with great anticipation as many individuals embark on their new year’s resolutions and plan…

Dear Fellow South African,

The class of 2023 has made our nation proud.     The matric results released last week showed an 82.9% pass rate for the cohort of matriculants who…

Dear Fellow South African,

A new year has begun, one that coincides with the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s democracy. During this year, we will reflect on what has been achieved…

By Niko Allie

The beginning of a new school year is always marked with anticipation and excitement.  For many this will signify the beginning of their school journey, while for…

By David Jacobs 

The scourge of corruption has become all-pervasive and no country is spared from it.  Like the mythical Hydra of Greek mythology, it has many heads, and chopping…

By Nomonde Mnukwa

This month South Africa marked ten years since the passing of former President Nelson Mandela, affectionately known…

By Advocate Joyce Maluleke

Africa’s leaders are elevating the fight against gender-based…

Dear Fellow South African,    As the year draws to a close and the country prepares for the festive season, most South Africans would    agree that this has been a difficult…

By Annalie Language 

As you prepare to draw up your festive season shopping list, remember the power of your rand and buy local.…

Dear Fellow South African,    We have just returned from the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, known as COP28, where important decisions taken so far will affect the…

By Nomonde Mnukwa

Over the next few weeks, millions of people will take to our roads, as individuals and families take well-earned…

By Senzeni Ngubane

For many people their participation in the democratic process begins and ends at the ballot box. However, voting is but one part of a well-functioning democracy…

By Nomonde Mnukwa The record breaking fourth win of the Web Ellis Cup by the Springboks, and second consecutive win for our nation, brings hope to South Africans amidst our challenges and…

By Nomonde Mnukwa

The power of sport to inspire, unite and ensure nation building and greater social cohesion has never been in doubt.  Sport has driven our…

By Cyril Ramaphosa Dear Fellow South African, We mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children in the shadow of a terrible crime. Earlier this…

By Sandile Nene

When it comes to digital migration programme or the digital terrestrial television project, it is a universal norm that government has the final right to make policy, even…

 By Niko Allie

Nḓisedzo ya tshumelo dza mutheo dza mahafha na u fhaṱela vhathu dzinnḓu zwo ḓi dzulela u vha vhudzivhani ha agenda ya zwa mveledziso yashu u bva nga ṅwaha wa 1994, na…

By Dr Ntombifuthi Nala

On 24 May 1994, the newly elected democratic President of South Africa Nelson Mandela, stood up in Parliament in his first State of the Nation Address and committed…