By Nomfundo Xulu-Lentsoane
Some of the most admirable qualities of children are their ability to dream big, coupled with their…
Government Opinion Pieces
By Sandile NeneThe eyes of the world are firmly focused on South Africa as President of the G20 and the host nation of the G20 Summit in November. This gathering will see the country welcoming…
Dear Fellow South African,Trade between nations is a vital part of economic progress.That is why, as part of our G20 Presidency, South Africa is promoting a trade agenda in which G20 members…
Dear Fellow South African,
Last week, Parliament adopted the 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals as tabled in the Budget Speech by the Minister of Finance.
The 2025 Budget is…
Dear Fellow South African,Last week government convened a landmark National Water and Sanitation Indaba to develop a clear plan for resolving challenges in the sector.The Indaba brought together…
By Sandile Nene
Hardly a day goes by without us witnessing or reading about a disaster or extreme weather event somewhere in the world. In South Africa, we have seen firsthand the…
By Phumzile Mahlangu
A word of appreciation and recognition often goes a long way, as are occasions that cause us to pause and reflect. The yearly commemoration of International Women’s Day…
By Simangazo Mokale
Water is the one thing we cannot do without, and this precious life-giving source must be protected. South Africa is a water scarce country, and this resource is under…
By Nomonde Mnukwa
Human rights play a vital role in South Africa’s democracy, serving as the foundation for promoting and protecting individual dignity, freedom and well-being. From…
Dear Fellow South African,
Last week we observed Human Rights Day, a day that honours the 69 unarmed protestors who were killed by the apartheid police in Sharpeville on 21 March 1960…
Dear Fellow South African,On Thursday last week, we had the privilege of hosting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa at the 8th Summit…
Dear Fellow South African,
Agriculture is one of the most important sectors in our economy. The goods and services produced across the agricultural value chain underpin our country’s food…
Dear Fellow South African,
Last year, our country achieved a record matriculation pass rate of 87%. This is a welcome sign that efforts to transform our education system are bearing fruit…
Dear Fellow South African,
Last week, the annual Budget Speech by the Minister of Finance was postponed for the first time in our democratic history.
Cabinet decided to…
Dear Fellow South African,
To achieve the levels of growth our country needs to create enough jobs for its people, we need far more construction and more reliable and consistent…
Dear Fellow South African,
I have just returned from a Heads of State summit in Tanzania on the conflict in the eastern DRC. The outcomes of the summit provide a beacon of hope for…
Dear Fellow South African,
In the last two weeks, 14 of our soldiers have been killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after coming under attack.
They were…
By Michael Currin
South Africa’s time has arrived! That’s the sentiment that reverberated in Davos during the World Economic Forum (WEF) as our nation shared with global leaders the many…
By Nomonde Mnukwa
Since the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) in February last year, our nation has witnessed profound political changes through the establishment of a multi-party…
By Annelie Language
In March this year, South Africa will conclude its year-long commemoration of 30 Years of Freedom and Democracy. This important milestone that started in April…
