Government Opinion Pieces

By Gill Price

In 1994, we had a dream of forging a new nation. We imagined a country that worked for everyone and offered all people a chance to live their dream. Having emerged from…

By Calvin Augustine

The right to adequate housing in South Africa is enshrined in our Constitution. The Constitution obliges the state to take reasonable steps to ensure that this basic…

By Dr Ntombifuthi Nala

The term African Solutions to African Problems was first coined by Ghanaian political economist George Ayittey in the early 90s. At the time the posture of the…

By Calvin Augustine

South Africa has cemented its position as a global player in the auto manufacturing sector with its own home-grown automotive components supplier opening its doors. Last…

By Nomonde Mnukwa

The historic march by more than 20 000 women to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 against the extension of Pass Laws by the apartheid regime was a turning point in the…

By Calvin Augustine

A suite of interventions under our country’s Energy Action Plan are being diligently implemented by government to turnaround our country’s energy challenge. Despite our…

There is always a profound sense of shock and horror when an unspeakable tragedy has occurred and an innocent woman or child is murdered in a home. Often neighbours will remark that they…

By Zanele Mngadi 

Through social media apps, websites, and other digital tools, the internet gives us a lot of ways to connect with each other. This makes information easy to find.

By Daphne Mokwena

The steadfast implementation of the country’s Energy Action Plan has ensured an improved performance in our energy generation system and has led to a measurable decline in…

By Phumzile Mahlangu

It is time for us to give credence to the hopes and aspirations of our founding fathers for Africa to unite and to use its resources for the benefit of her people. The…

By Niko Allie

South Africans are a beautiful fusion of cultures, religions and heritage from across the globe. What unites us even before the dawn of democracy aptly captured in Freedom…

By Simangazo Mokale

For the sake of our children and the future of our nation we need to commit…

By Regomoditswe Mavimbela

South Africa’s journey to democracy is a result of the culmination of the brave and selfless actions by leaders and…

Dear Fellow South African,

I have just returned from the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where the worsening effects of climate change on the continent were raised…

By Calvin Augustine

Energy is one of the most precious commodities we possess and therefore it is the duty of all citizens to conserve this resource, especially for those darker days when…

By Laticia Masia*

Our global development, marked by periods of revolution and innovation, would not be possible without the solid foundation of good quality literacy.

The ability to…

By Sandile Nene*

Media diversity in any country is regarded as a measure of the depth of its democracy. It is therefore important that every citizen should have access to a range of media.…

By Nkele Sebasa*

South African talent has historically put our country on the map, through various art forms including homegrown music such as Amapiano and Kwaito. As our local talent gains…

By Calvin Augustine*

The communications sector has been identified as an important conduit through which people of the continent can have access to information and are empowered to make…

By Niko Allie*

Government understands the immense frustration caused by load shedding and we know the strain it puts on households, business and society. Although we have made steady…