By Dr Ntombifuthi Nala
Ending Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) is the one thing that all of us agree upon, yet it continues to plague society on an almost daily basis. Hardly a day…
Government Opinion Pieces
By Andrea Naicker
Everyday women take on different roles in their lives. These include being mothers, partners, educators and caregivers and simultaneously fulfil positions such as…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African, The Constitutional Court held a special sitting on Wednesday last week to pay tribute to Chief Justice Raymond Zondo on the…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
Over the last few months, we have seen a growing confidence among investors, businesses and citizens about the prospects for our…
By Velenkosini Hlabisa
In a world facing the relentless march of climate change, South Africa, like many nations, finds itself at the mercy of both natural and man-made disasters.…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
Last week we commemorated the Women’s March to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956. This historic protest by more than 20,000 South…
By William Baloyi
Most people begin their day by scrolling through their phones to catch up on news, or current affairs, or by listening to radio or tuning into TV. Being accurately…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
Crime and violence has become so common in our country that many South Africans often despair of us ever stopping it. It…
By Dr Namane Masemola
On the 29th of May this year, South Africans went to polls to renew our constitutional democracy based on the will of the people and rule of law. For the first time…
By David Jacobs
For decades, we have been warned about the devastating impact of climate change, but for the longest time the danger has seemed far off, and far removed from our daily…
By Ntando Buthelezi
Over the past 30 years, South Africa has come a long way in creating a country that respects and honours women’s rights. Today, women are represented in every sphere of…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
In the report of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo described corruption in procurement…
By President Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
To build an inclusive economy that creates jobs and reduces poverty, South Africa needs a capable, ethical and developmental…
By Siphithi Sibeko
For our democracy to flourish, citizens have to play their part in exercising their fundamental rights and responsibilities. We are called to advance the democratic…
By President Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
The severe storms that have lashed parts of the Western Cape over the past week are a devastating reminder that…
By President Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
Last Friday marked 100 days since South Africa last experienced load shedding. This is the longest continuous period…
By President Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
In the coming days, the ministers and deputy ministers of the new Government of National Unity will be sworn in. This…
Dear Fellow South African,
The formation of the second Government of National Unity (GNU) is a momentous development in South Africa’s democracy.
Every effort must be…
By Niko Allie
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will." These powerful words were spoken by civil rights movement leader Frederick Douglass who called…
By Andrea Naicker
On 29 May 2024, the voices of the people reigned supreme once more and their collective choice has paved the way for our transition from the 6th to 7th administration. In…
