Dear Fellow South African, Yesterday, as Commander-In-Chief of our country’s armed forces, I officiated at the annual celebration of Armed Forces Day in the Castle in Cape Town. This…
Government Opinion Pieces
Dear Fellow South African, It will soon be a year since the first reported case of coronavirus in our country. The pandemic has come at a great cost to both public health and the livelihoods…
Dear Fellow South African, As a country that has become far too used to hearing stories about corruption, little could have prepared us for seeing, in detail, the lengths to which some among…
By Minister Naledi Pandor
African countries agree that the most important public health measure to prevent COVID-19 is the roll-out of vaccines. Also key is that they are rolled out in a…
Dear Fellow South African, South Africa’s term as Chair of the African Union comes to an end later this week. As we reflect on our year in this position, I am reminded of the old saying that…
Dear Fellow South African, Our country will soon receive its first consignment of COVID-19 vaccines from the Serum Institute in India, which is the world’s largest vaccine producer. It…
Dear Fellow South African, Welcome to my first weekly letter for 2021. The first two weeks of the year have been difficult for all South Africans. The coronavirus pandemic has gotten…
By Phumla Williams
“Given the rate at which new cases have grown over the last two weeks, there is every possibility that if we do not act urgently and if we do not act together, the…
Dear Fellow South African, I was recently sent a photo that featured on the popular #ImStaying Facebook thread. Two women are seated side by side at a bus stop somewhere in Cape Town. One is…
Dear Fellow South African, If we are to ensure that the recovery of our economy and society in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is meaningful, then we need to ensure that all South…
Dear Fellow South African, As we continue our efforts to manage the devastating coronavirus pandemic, we cannot ignore the other public health challenges that our country faces. For more…
By Phumla Williams
Freedom of expression and media freedom is an integral part of our democracy. The Constitution entrenches the right to freedom of expression, including media…
Dear Fellow South African,
It is nearly three decades since the United Nations first initiated the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. It runs from 25…
Dear Fellow South African,This week, we will be hosting the third South Africa Investment Conference. Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s conference will be held in a…
Dear Fellow South African, The jacaranda trees are in full bloom across the nation’s capital, heralding the start of summer. After a long and difficult winter, the beginning of a new season…
By NLSA Corporate Communication
The National Library of South Africa (NLSA) is a repository of documentary heritage in South Africa. It is our mandate to preserve our documentary…
Dear Fellow South African, In three days’ time the matric class of 2020 will sit for the National Senior Certificate examinations. It is the culmination of twelve years of schooling and…
Dear Fellow South African,
Every day, in every part of the country, millions of our citizens use taxis, buses or trains to get to work, go to school, transport goods or go to centres where…
Dear Fellow South African, The launch of the Presidential Employment Stimulus last week marks a fundamental shift in our approach to tackling unemployment. We are undertaking a far-…
Dear Fellow South African, Just over a week ago, Brendin Horner, a young farm manager in the Free State, was murdered in an appalling act of cruelty. His killing should anger and…
