Government Opinion Pieces

By Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams

At the beginning of this year, President Jacob Zuma boldly declared 2015 as the Year of the Freedom Charter and Unity in Action. He called on all…

By Harold Maloka

President Jacob Zuma was encouraged by the response of students he met at TUT (Tshwane University of Technology). He said it was indicative of the message that education as…

By MEC Ismail Vadi

There is an old Chinese saying: “When you want to make the lives of the community better, then build a road”. Building of roads and public transport infrastructure…

By Minister Jeff Radebe

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By Deputy Minister Buti Manamela

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By Phumla Williams

Over the past few weeks communities all over South Africa have been made safer because of the work of various law enforcement agencies, including the army and the police…

By MEC Ismail Vadi

A critical goal of the National Development Plan is to improve the country’s infrastructure, such as roads and public transport, to boost economic growth and to drive…

By Acting Cabinet Spokesperson Phumla Williams

If South Africa is not part of your long-term investment strategy your business runs the risk of being left behind. The country is open…

By Minister Nomvula Mokonyane

Since time immemorial humankind has had a special relationship with water. Its life-giving essence has been the foundation for all development. Great…

By Minister Bathabile Dlamini

Raising a child is one of the most important jobs. This role demands physical care, provision of safety and most importantly, unconditional love. It is often…

By Minister Lindiwe Zulu

Since the beginning of time every generation has been given the opportunity to carve its legacy into the annals of time.  South Africa is home to the…

By Deputy Minister Thembisile Majola

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Our country needs a water and sanitation revolution. In the debate on the Department of Water and Sanitation’s budget in Parliament last Thursday, Minister Nomvula Mokanyane called for urgent…

By Acting CEO for Brand SA Alice Pouane

Just over 12 years ago African leaders gathered in Durban for the first-ever African Union (AU) Summit. At that auspicious event African leaders…

Minister Jeff Radebe

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By Minister Lindiwe Sisulu

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By Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

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By Minister Nathi Mthethwa

As we embark on the third decade of our democracy and freedom, Africa and the world join us in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration of the…

By Minister Jeff Radebe

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By Vuso Shabalala

South Africa will soon come full circle in its assessment as part of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). The country has begun preparation for the second generation…