Nineteen years ago South Africans queued in long queues to cast their votes in the first democratic elections. They voted for a non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa, built on the…
Government Opinion Pieces
President Nelson Mandela reminded us that offenders are part of society's problem, and rejecting them is not going to solve crime.’
Corrections is not the sole responsibility of the…
There is an old African proverb that says “when an old man dies, a library burns to the ground”. An elder was referred to as a library because he held the knowledge, history, wisdom and cultural…
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No roads, no growth. It’s as simple as that. This lies at the heart of what drives the SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral).
It plans, designs, constructs, operates, rehabilitates and…
Every journey begins with just a single step; most are filled with joy and the promise of a safe arrival. There are however times when taking the first step requires untold sacrifice.
In…
Earlier this year social media across the globe was abuzz with discussions and comments when former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton declared at the Women in the World Summit in New York that…
To most travellers, the gleaming facade of the departure terminal of an airport is a gateway to an exciting opportunity for leisure or business travel. For others it holds the promise of a new…
President Nelson Mandela was one of the volunteers and leaders who defied apartheid laws in 1952 and participated in the largest non-violent resistance ever seen in South Africa, known as the…
Since the onset of democracy, South Africa has taken bold steps to advance the interests of women. Today we can look back with pride at some of the many strides we have made, particularly as we…
On 18 July 2013 the world joined South Africans in celebrating the 95th birthday of Nelson Mandela and Mandela Day. As we reflected on his life and legacy we again came to the realisation that…
It is such a simple concept; give 67 minutes of your time to make a difference in the life of someone else. Last Thursday, countless South Africans and many more people the world over dedicated…
February 11 marked 23 years since Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was released from prison. His release was a historic moment as he had spent most of his adult life confined to a small cell. Despite…
As South Africans hold the Father of the Nation, Nelson Mandela in our thoughts and prayers during his stay in hospital, we are reminded of his lifelong commitment to create the great nation we…
In 1994 millions of South Africans voted for the first time, their vote ensured that Nelson Mandela became the first democratically elected President of the country. That same year millions of…
Nineteen years of democracy was never going to be enough to reverse the legacy of apartheid and colonialism built over many centuries. Its impact will remain with us for a long time as evidenced…
At the beginning of this year President Jacob Zuma fired the first salvo against construction firms engaged in collusive and anti-competitive behaviour in order to line their bank accounts at the…
As news broke of the behaviour of a few policemen who were recorded dragging Daveyton taxi driver Mido Macia down the street, South Africa expressed wholesale outrage .
The incident was…
For centuries humankind has looked at the stars in awe of what may lie beyond our solar system. The answer to this timeless question may be closer than ever before.
A PhD by University of…
Ever since diamonds were discovered on the banks of the Orange River in 1867 mining has been at the heart of South Africa’s economic growth.
The subsequent discovery of gold in the…
