Government Opinion Pieces

By Deputy Minister Buti Manamela

It was renowned philosopher and revolutionary Frantz Fanon who famously said: “Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its…

By Minister Des Van Rooyen

Anyone who has ever stood in a voting booth and made a mark for the party or candidate of their choice knows the satisfaction of being involved in the democratic…

By Minister Nathi Mthethwa

In his historical novel To Every Birth its Blood, that examines the turbulent period of the late 1970s, Mongane Wally Serote, captures the spirit of the times…

By Minister Jeff Radebe

It is often said that change is not an event but a process. However, the youth of 1976 proved that one event can change the course of history. The young people…

By Minister Michael Masutha

A cursory look into our history tells us about the power of young people to drive change and become instrumental in the shaping of a nation’s destiny.

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Minister Edna Molewa

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By Minister Bathabile Dlamini

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan once spoke about the importance of creating safe environments for children, saying: "There is no trust more sacred…

By Minister Jeff Radebe

South Africa has proven itself to be a investment destination which consistently attracts some of the world’s top businesses to its shores. Recently a number of high…

By Minister Rob Davies

Hardly a day goes by without South Africans being bombarded by stories dealing with the difficult economic situation. Recently with the petrol price increases, which…

By Minister Nathi Mthethwa

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By Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams

The small town of Alice in the Eastern Cape is set to come alive this month as the University of Fort Hare celebrates its centenary. The…

By Acting Cabinet Spokesperson Donald Liphoko

Every new factory that opens its doors in the country is a reason for celebration. It means more jobs and a greater demand for support services…

By Deputy Minister Adries Nel

The National Development Plan says employment is the best form of social protection. But in SA and many parts of the developing world, we are faced…

By Director–General Cassius Lubisi

Every year South Africa pays homage to its heroes and heroines who have played a part in making South Africa great. These selfless individuals have helped…

By Director–General Cassius Lubisi

When President Jacob Zuma read out the list of recipients for the 2016 National Orders, names were transformed into human stories of heroism and untold…

By Harold Maloka

In the townships, functions are incomplete without three-legged pots, tent and chairs, meat, veggies and of course scones. These scones are traditionally baked by a group…

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By Phumla Williams

Within the context of the prevailing global economic slowdown it is easy to get sucked into despair. While the global economic outlook remains cloudy, conditions in…