By Gill Price
Every day our country’s socio-economic landscape is changing for the better with government’s dedicated investments in social infrastructure. We have been on a journey…
Government Opinion Pieces
By Simangazo Mokale
The world has come a long way since we first heard of HIV and Aids in the early eighties when the mysterious new disease emerged which quickly spread across the globe.…
By Gill Price
Our constitutional democracy is founded on the principle of giving citizens a say on who should govern them. The constitutional right to vote takes place through regular…
By: Tshepo Nkosi
Bringing new generation capacity onto the national grid as quickly as possible is paramount to lessen the impact of load shedding and help secure our nation’s energy future…
By Kopo Ndhlovu
The recent audit outcomes for local governments, as outlined by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) for 2021/2022, highlight the ongoing challenges in…
By Gill Price
Bridges are more than crossings – they connect people and communities and multiply the potential for growth by expanding access to social economic and cultural opportunities…
By Phumzile Mahlangu
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 marks the country’s seventh democratic election. To ensure that South Africans have sufficient time to make their way to the polls to have…
Dear Fellow South African,
Last week, the Minister of Finance presented a national budget that will help us to achieve more rapid and inclusive economic growth while supporting our…
By Elias Tibane
Circumcision, which involves the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis, is practised worldwide…
By Phumzile Mahlangu
The launch of the Lufhereng Social Housing Project in Soweto last year gave effect to the promise of the Freedom Charter on housing. The Charter, which was drafted…
By Kopo Ndhlovu
Being spoken to in your mother tongue always evokes a sense of pride and reaffirms that your heritage and origin matter. Mother tongue starts at birth and…
By Sandile Nene
One of the key government’s strategic outcomes is secure and efficient management of international migration resulting in South Africa’s interests being served and…
By Gill Price
Our response to COVID-19 was swift and decisive. Our prompt action prevented the spread of the virus and saved thousands of lives. Lessons learned from fighting the…
By Calvin Augustine
The auto-manufacturing sector has emerged as one of the sectors that stands to benefit from the historic African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) that holds the…
By Gill Price
In 1994, we had a dream of forging a new nation. We imagined a country that worked for everyone and offered all people a chance to live their dream. Having emerged from…
By Calvin Augustine
The right to adequate housing in South Africa is enshrined in our Constitution. The Constitution obliges the state to take reasonable steps to ensure that this basic…
By Saadia Moolla
Our history has shown us that a united and committed youth can change the trajectory of a country. The youth of 1976 pulled together under excruciating circumstances to…
By Dr Ntombifuthi Nala
Our founding fathers of the African Union understood that for Africa to rise to its full potential Africans must forge a united front. They saw Africa’s future…
By Gill Price
South Africa has the second longest coastline on the African continent and spans two oceans. This prime geo position is at the heart of international shipping with…
