By Michael Currin
Growing business, trade and investment ties between sub-Saharan African nations that are part of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act and the United States (US) holds…
Government Opinion Pieces
By Prof Busani Ngcaweni
First, I must declare that I am not much into the sport of rugby. In fact, I don’t understand half the rules of the game. Having watched it since the last success by…
Dear Fellow South African, The Springboks’ win at the Stade de France on Saturday night has lifted the nation’s spirits, confirming the enduring power of sport to unite and build a nation. The…
When the invitation came for me to address the third OR Tambo Memorial Lecture, I was not certain if I was the best person to deliver this lecture.
I literally looked at the framed pictures…
Dear Fellow South African, Earlier this month, law enforcement agencies achieved a huge breakthrough in the ongoing effort to root out corruption at Eskom. A multidisciplinary team supported by…
Dear Fellow South African, Like many people around the world, South Africans have watched with great anguish and pain the devastating violence and destruction in Israel and Gaza since Saturday…
By Khumbudzo NtshavheniThe release of census results is an eagerly anticipated event, offering an invaluable snapshot of a nation's demographic and social landscape.
With the release of…
Dear Fellow South African, Maintaining the integrity of our country’s borders is key if we are to realise the aspiration of every South African to live in peace and harmony with ourselves and our…
By Nomonde Mnukwa
There are many positive developments in our country that we can be proud off, which as patriotic citizens we can share with each other and the world. By spreading the good…
Dear Fellow South African, While we have made significant progress in recovering from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, most South Africans are feeling the pressure of rising…
By Nomonde Mnukwa
Local government has long been recognised as the sphere of government that is closest to the people and crucial in improving their lives. It is responsible for the…
Dear Fellow South African, The recent catastrophic floods in Libya are a stark reminder of the extreme vulnerability of developing economy countries to the effects of an ever-changing climate. …
Dear Fellow South African, Later this week, South Africa will mark Heritage Day, in which we celebrate the great diversity of culture, language and history in our country. Like many South Africans…
By William Baloyi
The instantaneous nature of social media makes it possible for people to have access to an abundance of information at their fingertips, however the information available…
Dear Fellow South African,
Every September, South Africa marks Public Service Month to draw attention to the vital role of the people who work in the country’s administration in improving…
By Nomonde Mnukwa
In September 1951, hundreds of people from around the world met in Rome, Italy to discuss challenges faced by people with disabilities, and in particular deaf people. They…
By Ephraim MalemaNew doors opened for the deaf community when President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the South African Sign Language Bill on 19 July 2023, which officially made Sign Language…
Dear Fellow South African,
Last Thursday, the 31st of August, we woke to the news that a building in downtown Johannesburg was on fire with many of its inhabitants still trapped…
Dear Fellow South African,
This week we released a progress report on the economic reforms we are implementing through Operation Vulindlela, our reforms initiative in the Presidency and…
Dear Fellow South African, This year marks 25 years of diplomatic ties between South Africa and the People’s Republic of China. Our bilateral relationship with our largest trading partner is…
