The festive season is a time for friends and family and for celebration. However, it is also a time when we sometimes overindulge and often make unwise judgement calls, which could have lasting repercussions.

By Nkele Sebasa

Alcohol and substance abuse affects families and communities across the world and the risks associated with them are well documented. The scourge of alcohol, drug and substance abuse knows no bounds and cuts across race, class and social barriers.

The record breaking fourth win of the Web Ellis Cup by the Springboks, and second consecutive win for our nation, brings hope to South Africans amidst our challenges and demonstrates the transformative power of sport that contributes towards building our national heritage.

When it comes to digital migration programme or the digital terrestrial television project, it is a universal norm that government has the final right to make policy, even if government does not directly implement all sections of the programme.  

Over our democratic journey South Africa has made strong inroads in educating our young people. We have opened the doors of learning by expanding education opportunities to all citizens as envisioned in the Freedom Charter.

On 24 May 1994, the newly elected democratic President of South Africa Nelson Mandela, stood up in Parliament in his first State of the Nation Address and committed his government to the following:

The provision of housing and basic services has been at the heart of our development agenda since 1994, and the Census 2022 results show that we have made massive progress in changing lives in this area.

When thinking of transport most people think of mobility and wheels turning, and while this is correct, transport is also a whole lot more.  In South Africa we see transport in a holistic manner that encompasses infrastructure, networks, safety and economic growth and job creation.

The release of the Census 2022 results recently show that South Africa is indeed making valuable progress in redressing our past on the education front and charting a better path for our children. While many challenges remain, no one can deny that we are on the path to reversing Apartheid’s evils.

South Africa is known to be a resilient nation. Time after time, we have persevered against the odds and have emerged stronger no matter the situation. As a nation, we have never shied away from difficult situations or issues that sought to tear our country apart.