Many South Africans thrive on celebrations, whether it is a national accomplishment such as winning the Rugby World Cup, or a personal achievement such as passing an exam. These celebrations are often accompanied with dancing, singing and of course alcohol …
By Gill Price To move our democracy and nation forward, we must eliminate discrimination on all grounds, including discrimination against people with mental illnesses which should be treated in the same manner as any other medical disorder. It is …
U bva tshe ha thoma muvhuso washu wa demokirasi, tshiṅwe tsha tshipikwa tshi hulwane tsha lushaka lwashu ho vha u alusa tswikelo kha muthu muṅwe na muṅwe, nga maanḓa kha zwigwada zwa vhathu vhane vha sa fariwe zwavhiḓi sa vhathu vha vhaholefhali. Ṋamusi, …
Okunye okukhulu esingakufunda kubhubhane lwe-COVID-19 ngukuthi impilo iyigugu nokuthi sasingadalelwanga ukuphila ngokuqhelelana nabanye abantu noma ngabodwana. Ngesikhathi kuhlasele ubhubhane, abantu abaningi bahlaselwa ingcindezi ngenxa yesikhathi eside …
Fa e sale temokerasi ya rona e simolola, e nngwe ya dintlha tse di botlhokwa mo setšhabeng sa rona e ntse e le go dira gore batho botlhe ba fitlhelele ditšhono, segolobogolo batho ba ba tlhokang tlhokomelo e e tseneletseng ba ba jaaka ba ba nang le …
E nngwe ya dilo tse di botlhokwa tse re ithutileng tsona mo nakong ya leroborobo la COVID-19 ke gore botshelo bo botlhokwa thata e bile ga go motho yo a tlhodilweng gore e ne ka nosi a kgone go phela a le esi kgakala le batho ba bangwe. Ka nako ya …
Dear Fellow South African, The fight against illegal mining is seeing results. Last week, the Ministers in government’s Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster reported on significant progress in curbing this criminal activity and arresting those …
By Nomonde Mnukwa Most of us have stories about a teacher or teachers who have had a great influence in our lives. These teachers not only taught us in class but were instrumental in instilling good values and became our mentors and counsellors. Throughout …
By Nomonde Mnukwa Throughout our history, organised South African women have proven to be a force to be reckoned with by rising above painful circumstances and empowering themselves to create a brighter future for our nation. The powerful impact of women …
Selokhu izwe laqala ukubuswa ngokwentando yeningi labantu, enye yezinto eziseqhulwini zesizwe ngukwenyusa izinga lokufinyelela kwizinsizakalo kuwowonke umuntu, ikakhulukazi abantu ababuthakathaka abafana nabaphila nokukhubazeka. Namuhla, eNingizimu Afrika …
By Nomonde Mnukwa Since the dawn of our democracy, one of our nation’s priorities have been increasing accessibility for everyone, especially vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities. Today, in a democratic South Africa, the rights of persons …
Dear Fellow South African, In the last few months, there has been much discussion in South Africa about AGOA, which stands for the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The Act was passed by the United States Congress in 2000, granting qualifying African …
By Nomonde Mnukwa One of the greatest lessons we can take from the COVID-19 pandemic is that life is precious and that we were never designed to live in a state of complete isolation or individualism. During the pandemic, many people battled with …
By Nomonde Mnukwa Voice of the people will once again rise in 2024 elections. Democracy is a system of government in which power is vested in the people, but making it work requires commitment, along with insightful and informed voters. In 2024, the …
By Michael Currin Growing business, trade and investment ties between sub-Saharan African nations that are part of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act and the United States (US) holds enormous benefits for the two regions. Last year the combined two-way …
By Prof Busani Ngcaweni First, I must declare that I am not much into the sport of rugby. In fact, I don’t understand half the rules of the game. Having watched it since the last success by the team, I have come to realise that what I always regarded to be …
Dear Fellow South African, The Springboks’ win at the Stade de France on Saturday night has lifted the nation’s spirits, confirming the enduring power of sport to unite and build a nation. The Springboks go down in history for having won the Rugby World …
When the invitation came for me to address the third OR Tambo Memorial Lecture, I was not certain if I was the best person to deliver this lecture. I literally looked at the framed pictures of me and President OR Tambo to trigger the memory of the …
Dear Fellow South African, Earlier this month, law enforcement agencies achieved a huge breakthrough in the ongoing effort to root out corruption at Eskom. A multidisciplinary team supported by the South African Revenue Service carried out a …
By Khumbudzo Ntshavheni The release of census results is an eagerly anticipated event, offering an invaluable snapshot of a nation's demographic and social landscape. With the release of Census 2022, census data has unveiled a remarkable story of …
