By Phumla williams
When President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament, he not only outlined his vision for the country for the next five to ten years…
Government Opinion Pieces
By Phumla Williams
We continue to see the role of media and communication as central to what we all are striving for in the continent.
We owe it to ourselves to make the continent a…
By Lennox Klaas
During the darkest days of apartheid, Radio Freedom, the voice of the oldest liberation movement, the African National Congress, was the revolutionary tool that…
By Advocate Praise Kambula
Given our history of inequality under apartheid, the importance of having access to justice and protection of human rights cannot be overemphasised.
Access…
By Phumla Williams
“My blood will nourish the tree that will bear the fruits of freedom. Tell my people that I love them and that they must continue the fight.”
These are the…
By Phumla Williams
We should report all allegations of gender-based violence and sexual harassment so they can be investigated by the relevant authorities. Turning a blind eye is not good…
By Phumla Williams
Since the dawn of democracy, our government has consistently promoted tolerance and encouraged South Africans to live side by side with people from other countries.
…By Nomvula Mokonyane
Throughout history there have been those who have acted and those who sat back and waited for others to act. With the devastating impact of climate change and…
By Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
The theme for this year’s edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF), taking place in Davos between the January 22-25, is “Globalisation 4.0…
By Phumla Williams
In April the situation in the North West was deeply troubling. Various protests had erupted over governance and service delivery issues, while various hospitals and…
By Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
There have been many positive strides to foster reconciliation and national unity since the dawn of our democracy. However, the remnants of…
By Minister Jeff Radebe
When viewed in isolation, the results on unemployment in the country released by Statistics South Africa - of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the third quarter…
By Pinky Kekana
Reporting on gender-based violence is often heart wrenching for reporters who are confronted with the harsh reality of a horrific crime. There is also the very delicate…
By Pinky Kekana
There are many remarkable men and women upon whose shoulders our nation has been built. Their powerful contributions to our struggle for freedom charted the way for a…
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…
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
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
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
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…
