We have come a long way together in the fight against HIV and AIDS. We have managed to make great strides and that is witnessed by the improvement of our life expectency. This should begin to give…
Government Opinion Pieces
Four months ago the battered body of a young boy Siphosihle was found close to the railway line in the Hlongwane Section in Ekurhuleni. The five-year-old boy had been beaten to death. His body…
The right to protest and express yourself freely is an important element of our democracy, which every South African has enjoyed since 1994. This right is enshrined in the Constitution. It comes…
One of the most seminal moments of our historic journey unfolded on the morning of April 27, 1994. It was a day unlike any other; on this day the dream of freedom and democracy was finally made…
A measure of a society's respect for human rights and generosity of spirit can be gauged by how it treats the most vulnerable in its midst. Since the onset of democracy we have placed great…
Some believe the stars can foretell the future, but back in 1994 naysayers would have scoffed at the prediction that in less than two decades South Africa would lead the scientific world in one of…
For thousands of matriculants throughout the country a journey which began many years ago in Grade 1 is nearing an end. This a frantic time for both learners and their parents or guardians, but it…
Is South Africa’s twenty years of democracy and freedom next year truly a cause for celebration? This question will be debated across the length and breadth of the country by citizen as we reflect…
The brutal murder of two toddlers in Diepsloot recently has left South Africans searching for answers to this needless tragedy. In a separate incident two toddlers were allegedly poisoned by a…
South Africans have every reason to be confident in our country’s growth prospects and the way in which the economy is being managed. In the medium-term budget policy statement, the government has…
The news of Minister of Social Development, Ms Bathabile Dlamini distributing food parcels to distressed communities in North West was not well received. She was accused of campaigning, while…
Transport is under scrutiny for the right reasons-because of its importance to the mobility of people and the economy. Recently it was under scrutiny for the wrong reasons, due to horrific…
It is often said that transport is the heartbeat of a society and its economy. Every day thousands of trucks traverse our roads with valuable cargo bound for destinations near and far. Millions of…
The tolling of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) is not just about building roads and paying for them; it is about investing in our future and building a better country. Last week’s…
Policy uncertainty can have a debilitating effect on a country. On economic matters, it can retard investment as business becomes reluctant to make costly decisions that may soon need to be…
South Africa’s reputation in the G8 has increased over past four years.
Brand South Africa CEO Miller Matola recently pointed out that “we are too hard on ourselves as South Africans”. His…
With every passing day since 1994, life in South Africa has changed for the better. In one important area this change has unfolded before our very eyes.
Our strategic investments in our…
The world's major advanced and developing economies will converge in St Petersburg this week when Russia, as the Group of 20 (G20) Presidency for 2013, will convene the G20 Leaders' Summit from 5…
The release of the annual South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics is always followed by a national debate on crime in South Africa, and rightly so. Crime should concern all of us as…
South Africa has been free for the past 19 years, allowing participatory democracy to flourish. Over the years, one of the country’s achievements has been the regular interaction with citizens on…
