By Niko Allie
Everyone loves a great deal, but sometimes a deal is too good to be true. When you are offered goods well below the normal price, there is a good chance that you are…
Government Opinion Pieces
By Adv Mikateko Joyce Maluleke
Our robust and thriving democracy ensures the protection of all citizens’ rights, including marginalised groups such as…
By Phumzile Mahlangu
Breathing is a natural process that few people give a second thought towards. The clean fresh air that we often take for granted is made possible by trees,…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
On Tuesday 24 September, our country observes Heritage Day. On this day, we celebrate the rich cultural tapestry that makes up…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
On Wednesday last week, the leaders of the parties that form the Government of National Unity (GNU) met to reflect on how the GNU is working.
Three months…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
We have recently returned from Beijing, where we attended the summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
We have just ended Women’s Month, in which we have celebrated the achievements of South Africa’s women across many areas of life…
By Thivhulawi Mukwevho
The energy, ambition, dreams and passions of the youth as well as their potential to achieve, inspires hope across nations. Their potential should be nurtured…
By Nkele Sebasa
South Africa has come a long way in ensuring that female excellence shines through in all sectors of society. Since 1994, we have seen women represented in every sphere of…
By Dr Ntombifuthi Nala
Ending Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) is the one thing that all of us agree upon, yet it continues to plague society on an almost daily basis. Hardly a day…
By Andrea Naicker
Everyday women take on different roles in their lives. These include being mothers, partners, educators and caregivers and simultaneously fulfil positions such as…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African, The Constitutional Court held a special sitting on Wednesday last week to pay tribute to Chief Justice Raymond Zondo on the…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
Over the last few months, we have seen a growing confidence among investors, businesses and citizens about the prospects for our…
By Velenkosini Hlabisa
In a world facing the relentless march of climate change, South Africa, like many nations, finds itself at the mercy of both natural and man-made disasters.…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
Last week we commemorated the Women’s March to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956. This historic protest by more than 20,000 South…
By William Baloyi
Most people begin their day by scrolling through their phones to catch up on news, or current affairs, or by listening to radio or tuning into TV. Being accurately…
By Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
Crime and violence has become so common in our country that many South Africans often despair of us ever stopping it. It…
By Dr Namane Masemola
On the 29th of May this year, South Africans went to polls to renew our constitutional democracy based on the will of the people and rule of law. For the first time…
By David Jacobs
For decades, we have been warned about the devastating impact of climate change, but for the longest time the danger has seemed far off, and far removed from our daily…
By Ntando Buthelezi
Over the past 30 years, South Africa has come a long way in creating a country that respects and honours women’s rights. Today, women are represented in every sphere of…
