Despite legislation and the best efforts of civil society and the government, incidents of abuse, neglect and exploitation of children still plague our society. As we mark Youth Month, we are…
Government Opinion Pieces
Nthambeleni Gabara
Farming is not a popular career among young people. For a young woman, starting out in the industry can be scary business. There is so much to understand and learn in a…
It would be safe to assume that millions of South Africans watched on television, or listened on radio to capture the moment when President Jacob Zuma was inaugurated for a second term as the…
The voters have spoken and chosen President Jacob Zuma to serve South Africa as president for the next five years. On 24 May 24 President Zuma was inaugurated for his second term as the fifth…
The many liberties we have enjoyed over the last 20 Years of Freedom are owed to the people who bravely and uncompromisingly fought against the evil apartheid system.
Among our struggle…
South Africa has done it again! We held peaceful elections at the beginning of May and the post-election period has been characterised by the smooth transition from one administration to another…
Twenty years of freedom brought enormous changes to the lives of all South Africans. Among the most significant is the right to life without discrimination and to be treated as an equal citizen.…
With this year’s general elections successfully concluded, proving South Africa as a resilient, strong and vibrant democracy, it is now time to roll up our sleeves and get down to business.
…The sight of millions of South Africans standing in long queues to vote in the nation’s fifth national and provincial elections will live long in our memories. Wherever citizens voted throughout…
South Africa has much to celebrate after the peaceful national and provincial elections. Regular, credible and peaceful elections have come to define the essence of our nation. These elections are…
Today, millions of South Africans will cast their votes in the fifth democratic elections since 1994. Government has declared this day a special public holiday to ensure that all eligible voters…
Standing on the lawn of the Union Buildings on 27 April 2014, President Jacob Zuma proudly said it had been 20 years since the dawn of freedom and democracy. As he addressed the crowd on the…
As dawn broke on Sunday, April 27, 2014, citizens throughout the country went about their daily routine. Families gathered at the breakfast table; others went about their morning exercise or…
The transformation of the workplace to be truly non-racial and non-sexist both in the public and private sector was never going to be an easy task. We inherited a country characterised by 450…
The South African Government has over the past 20 years ensured that everyone within the country’s borders enjoys equal rights and protection as enshrined in our Constitution. We have therefore…
South Africa will hold its fifth democratic national and provincial elections on May 7. These elections will be historic as they coincide with the anniversary of 20 Years of Freedom. At the same…
The fight against poverty has always informed the pro-poor policies and decision of this governement since 1994. This was demonstrated by the words of the founding father of our democracy,…
The building of a more inclusive economy is not an easy task and is far from being achieved. Equally so, the task of building a non-racial, non-sexist and prosperous South Africa requires a…
This month South Africa marks 20 Years of Freedom. It is a time when we remember and celebrate the icons that fought against the apartheid government so that we may be free. Their collective…
If you ask a room full of people what freedom means to them, it is likely that all will give a different answer. The essence of freedom is hard to define and tends to differ from person to person…
