Acting Cabinet Spokesperson
Less than four weeks ago, a new district development model that will revolutionise the way local government works and interacts for the benefit of South Africans was launched in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape.
Following that success, President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday (18 October 2019) launch the second pilot of the model in eThekwini Metro, KwaZulu-Natal.
The topic of corruption and its prevalence in society always elicits passionate responses.
Corruption is a global phenomenon, yet it often hits home at individual level and can have a devastating effect on African communities from the southern parts of the continent, such as South Africa, to the northern parts, such as Ethiopia.
Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated annually to honour and commemorate the life of former President Nelson Mandela. Each year on July 18, people around the world spend 67 minutes doing something positive in their communities. In South Africa, however, we dedicate the whole month of July to celebrate Madiba’s life.
We should report all allegations of gender-based violence and sexual harassment so they can be investigated by the relevant authorities. Turning a blind eye is not good enough.
Given our history of inequality under apartheid, the importance of having access to justice and protection of human rights cannot be overemphasised. We come from a past where the justice system was not accessible to most South Africans.
Over the past few weeks communities all over South Africa have been made safer because of the work of various law enforcement agencies, including the army and the police, during Operation Fiela.
If South Africa is not part of your long-term investment strategy your business runs the risk of being left behind. The country is open for business and offers a sound investment destination for savvy investors.
This week government will share investment opportunities with top business leaders from across the globe at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Africa meeting in Cape Town. It is convened under the theme: “Then and Now: Reimagining Africa’s Future.”
