Dear Fellow South African,
Last week, I led a South African delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Every year in January thousands of leaders…
Government Opinion Pieces
By Andrea Naicker
The new year is often marked with great excitement and anticipation, along with the promise of a better tomorrow. For the Class of 2024 who recently received their matric…
By Dr Ntombi NalaSouth Africa’s assumption to the Presidency of the G20 on 1 December 2024 comes at a time when the world is facing a number of critical challenges that threaten to widen the gap…
Dear Fellow South African,
As this Administration took office last year, we made a commitment to reach out across society to find solutions to the challenges our country faces.
Since…
Dear Fellow South African,
As the festive season makes way for the start of the new year, many South Africans have been returning home from different parts of the country. Some…
By Mava ScottWith the festive season fast approaching many people are beginning to prepare for Christmas and end of year celebrations. However, this is also the time of year when criminals are on…
By Nomonde Mnukwa
The act of forgiveness and reconciliation has been central to the story of South Africa since 1994. Reconciliation Day came into effect in 1994 and was intended to…
Dear Fellow South African,
We are nearing the end of another year, marked by both triumphs and struggles.
We celebrated thirty years since the birth of our democratic…
By Dr Ntombi Nala
The end of the year is a special time, characterised by family and festive celebrations that are eagerly anticipated by everyone. During this period, many people…
Dear Fellow South African,
Tomorrow, 3 December, marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
It is an opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made with respect…
By Kopo Ndhlovu
In 1998, World Aids Day was commemorated for the first time on 1 December, and every year since that year this day has been dedicated to raising awareness about…
By Phumzile Mahlangu
Beyond policy and laws, we must act collectively to ensure that we overcome systemic discrimination and inequality levelled against people leaving with…
By Simangazo Mokale
For years we have been told that South Africa is a water scarce country. However, this warning often goes unheeded, and people continue with their daily lives,…
Dr Ntombi Nala
Women and children are the heartbeat of our homes and communities, and any harm that befalls them shatters the very core of society. It is therefore our collective…
Dear Fellow South African,
Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children. Since its inception this global campaign has drawn support from…
By Mava Scott The tragic cases of food-borne illnesses have brought to the fore pressing concerns over the health, safety and hygiene standards in community retail outlets. While these…
By Nomonde Mnukwa
History was made last month when South Africa through the Department of Home Affairs issued the first ever batch of Muslim marriages, following the signing of the…
As a Government, we have made a clear determination to deal with acts of criminality, whether they be cash-in-transit heists, extortion, illegal mining, gang violence, or related crimes.
…
Dear Fellow South African,
On Saturday we observed National Children’s Day, when we take stock of the progress we have made in advancing the rights of South Africa’s children.
We…
By Michael Currin
Imagine a South Africa that is free from Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), where women and children feel safe to fully participate and thrive in our communities.…
