By Kopo Ndhlovu
In 1998, World Aids Day was commemorated for the first time on 1 December, and every year since that year this day has been dedicated to raising awareness about…
Government Opinion Pieces
Dr Ntombi Nala
Women and children are the heartbeat of our homes and communities, and any harm that befalls them shatters the very core of society. It is therefore our collective…
Dear Fellow South African,
Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children. Since its inception this global campaign has drawn support from…
By Phumzile Mahlangu
Beyond policy and laws, we must act collectively to ensure that we overcome systemic discrimination and inequality levelled against people leaving with…
By Simangazo Mokale
For years we have been told that South Africa is a water scarce country. However, this warning often goes unheeded, and people continue with their daily lives,…
By Mava Scott The tragic cases of food-borne illnesses have brought to the fore pressing concerns over the health, safety and hygiene standards in community retail outlets. While these…
By Nomonde Mnukwa
History was made last month when South Africa through the Department of Home Affairs issued the first ever batch of Muslim marriages, following the signing of the…
As a Government, we have made a clear determination to deal with acts of criminality, whether they be cash-in-transit heists, extortion, illegal mining, gang violence, or related crimes.
…
Dear Fellow South African,
On Saturday we observed National Children’s Day, when we take stock of the progress we have made in advancing the rights of South Africa’s children.
We…
By Michael Currin
Imagine a South Africa that is free from Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), where women and children feel safe to fully participate and thrive in our communities.…
Dear Fellow South African,
We have placed the growth of an inclusive economy and the creation of jobs at the centre of the work of the Government of National Unity. This is taking place…
By Andrea Naicker
Senior members of society have made invaluable contributions in our lives, as struggle stalwarts, freedom fighters, community activists and our very own family members.…
Dr Ntombi NalaMany of us go through challenging periods in life and when these difficult times arise, it is crucial that we seek support from family and friends or a trained professional. The…
Dear Fellow South African,
Today is the start of the National Senior Certificate exams. Just over 880,000 candidates will sit this year’s matric exams.
On behalf of the…
By Bathembu Futshane
The hallmark of a caring society is how it treats the…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
Just over 100 days have passed since the members of the Government of National Unity were sworn into office. In that time, we…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African, Today marks one year since the start of an onslaught against the Palestinian people that has thus far claimed more than 43,000 lives. The…
We have just returned from representing South Africa at the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The General Assembly was preceded by the Summit of the Future…
By Simangazo Mokale
The annual commemoration of Police Safety Month during September is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe.…
By Josias Pila
South Africa is on a path to transform its electricity system that will in future end load shedding and ultimately lower the price of electricity for all South…
