Dear Fellow South African,
Last Thursday, the 31st of August, we woke to the news that a building in downtown Johannesburg was on fire with many of its inhabitants…
Government Opinion Pieces
Dear Fellow South African,
This week we released a progress report on the economic reforms we are implementing through Operation Vulindlela, our reforms initiative in the Presidency and…
Dear Fellow South African, This year marks 25 years of diplomatic ties between South Africa and the People’s Republic of China. Our bilateral relationship with our largest trading…
By Michael Currin
It is Women’s Month and Government is delighted to be hosting an important group of leading emerging markets and developing countries, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China…
Dear Fellow South African, Corruption is one of the greatest challenges our country confronts as we strive to improve the lives of all our people. State capture is one of the worst forms of…
Dear Fellow South African, This has been a great year for women’s sport in South Africa. Our female athletes have reached new heights across a number of sporting codes, and we have…
Dear Fellow South African,
A year has passed since we launched the Energy Action Plan to resolve the loadshedding crisis, and we are now able to report significant progress in several…
Dear Fellow South African,
While many parts of the country continue to experience poor delivery of basic services, South Africa has a good core network of public…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
