Dear Fellow South African, Like many people around the world, South Africans have watched with great anguish and pain the devastating violence and destruction in Israel and Gaza since…
Government Opinion Pieces
By Khumbudzo NtshavheniThe release of census results is an eagerly anticipated event, offering an invaluable snapshot of a nation's demographic and social landscape.
With the release…
Dear Fellow South African, Maintaining the integrity of our country’s borders is key if we are to realise the aspiration of every South African to live in peace and harmony with…
By Nomonde Mnukwa
There are many positive developments in our country that we can be proud off, which as patriotic citizens we can share with each other and the world. By spreading the good…
Dear Fellow South African, While we have made significant progress in recovering from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, most South Africans are feeling the pressure of rising…
By Nomonde Mnukwa
Local government has long been recognised as the sphere of government that is closest to the people and crucial in improving their lives. It is responsible for the…
Dear Fellow South African, The recent catastrophic floods in Libya are a stark reminder of the extreme vulnerability of developing economy countries to the effects of an ever-changing climate…
Dear Fellow South African, Later this week, South Africa will mark Heritage Day, in which we celebrate the great diversity of culture, language and history in our country. Like many…
By William Baloyi
The instantaneous nature of social media makes it possible for people to have access to an abundance of information at their fingertips, however the information available…
Dear Fellow South African,
Every September, South Africa marks Public Service Month to draw attention to the vital role of the people who work in the country’s administration in…
By Nomonde Mnukwa
In September 1951, hundreds of people from around the world met in Rome, Italy to discuss challenges faced by people with disabilities, and in particular deaf people. They…
By Ephraim MalemaNew doors opened for the deaf community when President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the South African Sign Language Bill on 19 July 2023, which officially made Sign Language…
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…
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…
