Government Opinion Pieces

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the Desk of the President
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,…

From the Desk of the President
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…

From the desk of the President
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…

From the desk of the President
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…

From the desk of the President
Racism is still part of the daily South African experience

Dear Fellow South African,The country has, in recent days, been outraged at the sight of a white student at the University of…

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Rebuilding lives and livelihoods after the floodsDear Fellow South African,It has been just over a month since heavy flooding wreaked havoc across parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and…