Government Opinion Pieces

By Calvin Augustine

Our country’s energy sector will soon enter into a new era through the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill that sets out to create a competitive and sustainable…

By Michael Currin*

Our history has shown that when South Africans pull together in partnership there is nothing that we cannot overcome. Together we had overcome the brutal and unrelenting…

By Niko Allie

In a world filled with information overload the significance of our own stories should not be overlooked, especially those that contribute positively towards achieving…

​​Dear Fellow South African,  

To succeed in an ever-changing global economy, our country needs far more people with the right skills. This is so that our economy…

By Josias Pila*

In February 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that construction work on the Lesotho Highlands Phase Two project would commence. Three months later Phase 2 of the…

By: Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training

The year 2024 is particularly special as it marks the 30th anniversary of our…

By Andrea Naicker

The Class of 2023 will leave their schools as history makers, having achieved the highest pass rate since the dawn of our democracy. Whilst this is a grand celebration for…

Dear Fellow South African,    

Last week, I launched the first export shipment of goods produced by South African companies destined for other African countries under the preferential trade…

By Calvin Augustine*

Our country is making every effort in line with our Energy Action Plan to address our energy challenges. Interventions are underway to bring new sources of electricity…

By Andrea Naicker

This year marks 30 years of freedom in South Africa which provides an opportune moment for our nation to pause and reflect on our journey since the start of our democracy…

By Phumzile Mahlangu*

The latest Matric results show that our education system is on the upward trajectory and that we are stronger when we work together. The Class of 2023 achieved an 82,9…

By Gill Price

All South Africans over the age of 18 and above have a right to vote in an election. This right was not available to the majority of the people of this country before the new…

By Dr Ntombifuthi Nala

The hallmark of any democracy is regular and credible elections, and in 2024, South Africa will go to the polls…

By Calvin Augustine

South Africa is on a path towards economic recovery and there are overwhelming…

By Gill Price

All parents want the best for their children. We want them to go to well-functioning schools and get the best results so that they can be admitted to tertiary institutions.…

By Calvin Augustine

Governments, civil society and business leaders from across the world had…

By Nomonde Mnukwa

Many South Africans will have entered the New Year with new resolutions as a way to…

Dear Fellow South African,       As a nation that fought and defeated apartheid, we have a particular obligation to stand up for justice and fundamental human rights for all people, everywhere. It…

By Seipati Nekhondela

The dawn of a new year comes with great anticipation as many individuals embark on their new year’s resolutions and plan…

Dear Fellow South African,

The class of 2023 has made our nation proud.     The matric results released last week showed an 82.9% pass rate for the cohort of matriculants who sat the…