Dear Fellow South African, Today we commemorate President Nelson Mandela’s birthday. Such is his towering legacy that it is a day celebrated around the world, with its international…
Government Opinion Pieces
By Tasneem Carrim
On 11 February 1990, hundreds of people gathered outside Victor Verster prison in the Cape for the release of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Affectionately known as…
By Tasneem Carrim
In 1990, the winds of change were slowly sweeping our nation, and on 11 February 1990 South Africa was abuzz with the news of the release of former President Nelson…
By Tasneem Carrim
One of the world’s most influential leaders of all time has proven that great leadership begins with a servant heart. Nelson Mandela’s legacy is characterised by his…
Dear Fellow South African, This month, we celebrate the life and work of Nelson Mandela by recommitting ourselves to build the society to which he dedicated his life. In everything we do…
Dear Fellow South African,
As countries around the world work to reduce carbon emissions, there is great potential for South Africa to establish and develop new industries.
For us,…
Dear Fellow South African, For two days last week, several world leaders gathered in Paris, France for a global summit on financing development and climate action in developing economies.…
Dear Fellow South African, I have just returned from Ukraine and the Russian Federation as part of a delegation from seven African countries on a mission to promote a peaceful…
Dear Fellow South African, Although it may not be apparent right now, South Africa’s economy is undergoing a fundamental transformation that will make it more competitive, inclusive and…
Dear Fellow South African, Efforts to improve the lives of South Africans will only succeed when we effectively address the challenges in local government. Last week, the…
Dear Fellow South African, Recent outbreaks of cholera in Hammanskraal in Gauteng and in the Free State have shown the vital importance of safe and effective water and waste water management.…
Dear Fellow South African, After the devastation caused by the COVID pandemic to our local tourism industry, the latest figures on tourist arrivals show that the…
Dear Fellow South African, Since the advent of democracy nearly 30 years, South Africa has pursued an independent foreign policy. With the outbreak of Russia-Ukraine conflict, however,…
Dear Fellow South African, One of the most important features of an effective democracy is a free media. We should therefore be encouraged by the release last week of the latest World Press…
Dear Fellow South African, The country is faced with both an electricity crisis and a climate crisis, which we must tackle together. As we intensify our efforts to address the…
Dear Fellow South African, The 5th South Africa Investment Conference, which was held in Johannesburg last week, provided a huge boost to the country’s digital economy. In addition to…
Dear Fellow South African,
Many young people in South Africa find it difficult to get jobs because they don’t have any work experience. They come out of school, university or college…
Dear Fellow South African,
We have reached the end of Human Rights Month.
It is a time in which we reflect on the sacrifices that were made in the struggle for freedom, but also on…
Dear Fellow South African,One hundred years ago, in May 1923, the first bill of rights in South Africa’s history was adopted by the African National Congress. It had no legal standing at the time…
Dear Fellow South African,
Since I announced changes to Cabinet last week, there has been much discussion about the size of the executive. This is an important discussion and I welcome it.…
