Dear Fellow South African,
Last week, the 7th Social Justice Summit, organised by the Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University, reflected on our country’s progress towards…
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Dear Fellow South African,
Last week, we had the opportunity to attend the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels at the invitation of European Union (EU) Commission President Ursula von der…
Dear Fellow South African,
Eskom’s latest financial results, showing a return to profitability for the first time in eight years, are a testament to the value of staying the course and to…
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…
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…
