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 news we inspire hope and also help to build our country’s …
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 prices and a slow economy. The economy is now larger than it was …
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. Many other countries on the African continent are just as …
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 provision of basic services such as water, electricity and sanitation. …
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 online is not always reliable. Inaccurate information has the …
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 improving people’s lives. The task of building a better South Africa is …
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 demanded equal opportunities for deaf people around the world and …
By Ephraim Malema New 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 South Africa’s 12th official language. This is a victory for …
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 still trapped inside. As emergency services worked at the scene, we heard harrowing …
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 National Treasury, working with the relevant government departments. …
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 and South Africa for the 15th edition of the BRICS Summit. Together …
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 areas. Today, we are releasing a detailed report outlining the work done …
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 infrastructure that is improving the lives of our citizens. Our country consistently ranks …
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 observance having been declared by the United Nations in 2009. This …