Last week marked the beginning of an exciting period in our celebration of 20 Years of Freedom when the 20 Year Review Report was released to the public. The release laid to the fore the imperical…
Government Opinion Pieces
With every passing day since 1994 South Africa has undoubtedly become a better place and we have much to celebrate. Through working together we have accomplished a great deal, particularly given…
During President Jacob Zuma’s first State of the Nation address (SoNA) in 2009 he emphasised the importance of building economic and social infrastructure. In 2012 the infrastructure drive was…
It is that much anticipated time of the year when local families gather before their television sets or radios to hear first-hand how our country is performing. On Thursday…
South Africans today enjoy reasonably good access to health care services. Over the past 20 years government has prioritised universal access to basic health care and has strived to improve its…
The recent regrettable loss of life in Mothutlung, in Madibeng Municipality in the North West has put firmly on the public agenda the challenges of water delivery in the country.
This…
Many South Africans will have entered the New Year with new resolutions as a way to improve their lives in 2014. Whatever your resolve for the year, it is not too late for one more resolution…
One of the first things that President Jacob Zuma did when he assumed office in 2009, was to split the then Department into two ministries - the Department of Basic Education and the Department of…
A few weeks ago our nation came together to bid farewell to former President Nelson Mandela. It was a time of intense sorrow, but it was also an opportunity for the nation to reflect on the…
There are only a few former leaders who, once their term of office is completed still serve as a moral compass to the world. Former President Nelson Mandela was one of those rare leaders.
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Niko Allie
During the official ten day period of mourning we have witnessed thousands of South Africans from all walks of life pay tribute to former President Nelson Mandela. People have…
Gill Price
The death of former President Nelson Mandela has been a painful experience for all South Africans and people around the world. We have lost an icon who loved his country and his…
A sombre cloud has stretched over our beautiful rainbow nation as South Africans and the world mourns the passing of its beloved son, icon and international statesman Nelson Mandela.
Losing…
December is reconciliation month in our country. This year’s commemoration is all the more poignant, following the recent passing of former President Nelson Mandela who lives on in our hearts and…
As we mourn the passing of President Nelson Mandela, we recall the intense passion with which he hated and fought corruption in all its manifestations.
“It is therefore of the utmost…
The global avalanche of tributes and the outpouring of grief and sorrow since Nelson Mandela's passing on Thursday have shown us what our icon meant to the world. The world may have lost an…
Ever since assuming office President Jacob Zuma has stressed the importance of building strong families and strengthening communities. He has sought to reverse the legacy of apartheid policies…
During apartheid South Africans with disabilities were discriminated against, neglected and marginalised. At the dawn of our democracy, former President Nelson Mandela highlighted that we will…
During apartheid South Africans with disabilities were discriminated against, neglected and marginalised. At the dawn of our democracy, former President Nelson Mandela highlighted that we will…
As we enter December, most people begin to think ahead to their summer holidays. The festive season is a time for relaxing, unwinding and taking a well-earned break.
This is also a time…
