Government Opinion Pieces

By Nkele Sebasa*

There are many young people in our country who are ready to enter the working world but find themselves in a Catch-22 situation. They are unable to get a job because…

By Dr Ntombifuthi Nala*

The spate of abuse and killings of children such as the brutal murder and mutilation last year of six-year-old Tshiamo Rabanye and his five-year-old friend Mduduzi…

By Senzeni Ngubane*

The role of social media in shaping public opinion and influencing political outcomes has become undeniable. As South Africa gears up for its upcoming elections, the…

By: Dr Ntombifuthi Nala*

This year, South Africa will mark 30 years since the inauguration of the first democratically elected President, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. In his inaugural address…

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 amongst all the doom and gloom brought on by the electricity crisis, rising interests rates, the high cost of living and the conflict in Ukraine, it might have been…

By Niko Allie*

Plastic is all around us and many people seldom give it a second thought. It has become part of our lives whether as containers, bottles, disposable bags, straws, toys and a…

​​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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 Calvin Augustine

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

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…