By Nomvula Mokonyane
An activist who became the world’s most famous prisoner; a prisoner who became a President and changed the world. This is the inspiring story of former…
Government Opinion Pieces
By Phumla Williams
Depending on which side you are on, the debate around the motion to explore the possibility of amending the Constitution so as to allow for the expropriation of land…
By Phumla Williams
At this time we remember this month 62 years ago, at the height of apartheid rule, when the powerful voices of some 20 000 women reverberated through the streets of…
By Phumla Williams
This year marks 62 years since courageous and selfless women stood firm in the face of apartheid tyranny. The women of 1956 bravely stood against patriarchy and…
By Phumla Williams
Being a black woman in apartheid South Africa was hard; every day was a constant struggle for survival against a ruthless regime and system. Each day would bring…
By Minister Senzeni Zokwana
The South African guidelines for healthy eating promote the daily consumption of fish due to its nutritional value, but how much fish are South African…
By Phumla Williams
Every new house that is built or water, electricity or sewerage line connected in your area is a future job opportunity for a buddying young artisan. As our residential…
By Phumla Williams
Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future. Those who abuse them tear at the fabric of our society and weaken our nation. These are the guiding words of…
By Minister Rob Davies
The new era of hope, inspired by the spirit of “Thuma Mina (or Send Me”) that was evoked by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation Address in…
By Minister Ayanda Dlodlo
In a few days, we will lay to rest one of the most steadfast and committed freedom fighters of our time. The colossal influence of Winnie Mandela as an activist…
By Deputy Minister Thandi Mahambehlala
The countdown to the South African Post Office (SAPO) taking over the payment of social grants has begun. The contract between the South African…
By Minister Tokozile Xasa
It was another perfect landing.
Air China Flight 867 touched down smoothly at O R Tambo International Airport at 6.16 am on Friday 1 September.
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By Minister Ayanda Dlodlo
Hardly a day passes without South Africans being exposed to heart-wrenching stories of women and girls who have suffered violence and abuse. Often, these brutal…
By Minister Rob Davies
The need to grow and diversify our economy should be a national imperative. Our economic growth is slow and the outlook for the near future remains muted. …
By Minister Tokozile Xasa
Join me on a journey to some very special places in our country, places that tell a remarkable story for the whole world. Many international tourists, and some…By Minister Faith Muthambi
23 years ago on the 27th of April South Africans from all walks of life were enjoined even though a majority of them were voting for the first time ever…
By Minister Faith Muthambi
The hysteria around the summoning of the Minister of Finance is nothing short of a collective, dishonest and deliberate amnesia.
The screaming headlines…
By Minister David Mahlobo
Recently, I raised the question of improving cyber safety, in particular the use and application of social media. This led to a huge outcry from various quarters and…
By Minister Senzeni Zokwana
President Jacob Zuma on February 24 launched Operation Phakisa: Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. Operation Phakisa is a methodology…
By Minister Faith Muthambi
The president has been more successful than the neo-liberal narrative suggests and he is committed to economic transformation
President Jacob Zuma…
