Government Opinion Pieces

By Minister Faith Muthambi

On the occasion of his second inauguration President Jacob Zuma vowed that economic transformation will take centre-stage during his last term of…

By Minister Faith Muthambi

The State of the Nation Address (SoNA) has become a key feature in our nation’s calendar. It is a rallying point for South Africans and a valuable…

By Minister Edna Molewa

It is basic expectation in all democracies that elected leaders will address citizens of their nation at regular intervals.  The era of social media…

By Minister Faith Muthambi

When President Jacob Zuma takes to the podium tomorrow to deliver his annual State of the Nation Address, the nation will be waiting in anticipation.…

By Director-General Matanzima Mweli

Media reports have again incorrectly stated that black and coloured youths are less likely to complete university today than in previous years. The…

By Minister Mosebenzi Zwane

By Dr Baldwin Ngubane

Eskom is a national asset which virtually rests on the shoulders of each citizen. Its sustainability equally rests on the contribution by the nation’s citizenry.

By Minister Jeff Radebe

Corruption is often spoken about in social circles. Most people have an opinion about it and seem to agree that it is on the rise. Anyone reading the previous…

By Deputy Director-General Monale Ratsoma

As we approach the end of 2016, SA has a lot to build on in the pursuit of faster and more inclusive economic growth in 2017.

At the…

By Minister Naledi Pandor

Topics from this Square Kilometre Array radio telescope project, to the science of peace will be discussed at the two-day Science Forum at the CSIR in…

By Sputnik Ratau

The debilitating drought which has struck our country has been a hard lesson on many fronts, including that water is finite resource and that we do not have the luxury of…

By Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane

The death of former Cuban president Fidel Castro was felt deeply by many Africans, as the late leader contributed both militarily and…

By Statistician-General Pali Lehohla

IN OCTOBER last year, Statistics SA conducted a large-scale citizen satisfaction survey in KwaZulu-Natal, the design of which was reported extensively…

By Minister Nomvula Mokonyane

THE metros are making inroads in turning the tide against the challenge of water shortages, which could potentially have become a full-blown crisis.

By MEC Panyaza Lesufi

We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next 10,” says Bill Gates.

We often…

By Minister Jeff Radebe

Chief Albert Luthuli, lionised as a visionary leader, dedicated his life to the liberation struggle, to free both the oppressed black majority and their…

By Minister Susan Shabangu

Communities must work to protect the vulnerable and recognise signs of abuse

Last month the battered and bruised body of three year old Poppie van der…

By Minister Des van Rooyen

Now that various councils across the country have been constituted and mayors have selected their executive teams, the focus will now shift to the delivery of…

By Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi

Elected representatives should serve the people and move the country forward by strengthening Ward Committees.

Amilcar Cabral, one…

By Minister Jeff Radebe

With the excitement of the local government elections having come and gone, the thoughts of South Africans now inevitably turn to governance in municipalities…