Dear Fellow South African,
Last week I addressed a Trade and Investment Dialogue between South African and US businesses on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York…
Government Opinion Pieces
Robben Island, once a notorious symbol of apartheid oppression, served as a prison for leaders of South Africa’s liberation movement, isolating them from the growing resistance across the country…
When thinking about science, technology and innovation, most people’s minds go straight to robots, spaceships, self-driving cars and talking machines. Centuries ago, such incredible inventions may…
Dear Fellow South African,
This week we will be attending the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. It is taking place at a time when the global rules-based…
A single act of service holds the power to transform lives, offering hope and dignity to those who need it most. For underprivileged communities, these acts are not just gestures of kindness, they…
Dear Fellow South African,
Once a year, in September, South Africa marks Public Service Month, a time to focus on the essential contribution that the country’s 1.7 million public servants…
Dear Fellow South African,
Just over a week ago, the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC) handed over its final report at the conclusion of its three-year term. The Council was…
By Phumzile Mahlangu
A critical period for development in a child’s life is from birth to five years of age. During this period a foundation is laid for physical, cognitive, emotional and…
Dear Fellow South African, Last week our country participated in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Japan. This is an important forum for strengthening…
Dear Fellow South African,
The first National Convention of the much-anticipated National Dialogue concluded on Saturday afternoon with a resounding call for the conversation among South…
Dear Fellow South African, On 9 August each year, we celebrate Women’s Day, where we commemorate the 1956 Women’s March on the Union Buildings. The march was a political protest against the…
Dear Fellow South African, The decision by the United States to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports highlights the urgency with which we have to adapt to increasingly turbulent…
Dear Fellow South African,
South Africa has a well-established auto manufacturing industry that is more than a century old. It has proven to be one of the most resilient sectors of our…
Written by Simangazo Mokale
Since the advent of democracy, South Africa has gone through various changes. While we have made notable progress, the persistent scourge of poverty continues to…
Dear Fellow South African,
Last week, we released a progress report on Operation Vulindlela, a Government-wide initiative to accelerate progress on economic reform.…
By Andrea Naicker
Skills development is important for our country’s growth, and ensuring that young people are empowered to contribute meaningfully in cultivating a flourishing economy that…
Dear Fellow South African,
Just over a week ago, SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a media briefing at which he made serious allegations that…
Dear Fellow South African,
Last week, the world came together at the 4th Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla, Spain, to agree on a set of actions to advance development…
By Kenny MorolongIn June this year, South Africa marked 70 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter on 26 June 1955 by the Congress of the people. On that day, brave patriots…
Dear Fellow South African,
Amongst the most salient features of our country’s empowerment laws are their practicality, feasibility and responsiveness to economic conditions without…
