IS SA UTILISING TECH EFFECTIVELY?
Prior to our ascent into 2025, the national government assented the South African Post Office Amendment Bill, in a last-ditch effort to reshape the Post Office infrastructure to provide diversified and expanded services. Although we are yet to see the full extent of this revamp by the South African Post Office (SAPO), this new bill has […]
SHOULD SOUTH AFRICA CONTINUE PUBLISHING MATRIC RESULTS IN NEWSPAPERS?
South Africa has a long-standing tradition of publish matric results in newspapers. In early January every year, many parents and their children wait anxiously for the publishing of matric results. Questions should be asked about the continued relevance of this tradition, even though it once symbolized transparency and accountability. We live in a time when […]
THE UNBEARABLE PRICE WE PAY FOR LAWLESSNESS
As the end of the year draws nearer, and the festive season kicks into full gear, many cities are grappling with an unsettling rise in lawlessness – one that is all too common during this time of the year. From heightened crime to rampant injuries, the festive season can – like the flip of a […]
SACP SET TO SHAKE TRIPARTITE ALLIANCE TO THE CORE AS IT MOVES TO CONTEST ELECTIONS ALONE
SA Communist Party members converge in Gauteng’s Ekurhuleni region in what could become a watershed moment in the ANC-headed Tripartite Alliance that has governed democratic South Africa since 1994. Bilateral relations between key components of the Tripartite Alliance, the ANC and SACP, have grown so frosty the fall-out is all but an open secret. The […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RESHUFFLES CABINET
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 “Constitution” vests executive authority of the Republic in the President. The President exercises executive authority together with other members of cabinet in fulfilling various provisions of the Constitution and national legislation. In order to ensure the effectiveness of cabinet in delivering to its mandate and in […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO OFFICIATE NATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL MSME & COOPERATIVE AWARDS
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 22 November 2024 address the National Presidential MSME & Cooperatives Awards ceremony at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. This premier event is dedicated to recognising outstanding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Cooperatives and is hosted by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD). The awards aim to spotlight […]
POROUS BORDERS ARE OUR COUNTRY’S CARDINAL SIN
In what can only be described as a perfect storm of political and social upheaval, explosive events keep on unfolding nationwide. Amongst them is the commencement of the formal inquiry into the conduct of Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba, by the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA). This investigation stems from a trending video of the […]
GOVERNMENT’S INEPTITUDE AMID FOOD POISONING IS ALSO KILLING US
During the recent months of September and October, the nation has been contending with a chilling trend of the deaths of children from food poisoning. Seventy-four high school pupils in the West Rand in Gauteng were admitted to hospital after a suspected food poisoning outbreak. Shortly prior to this, a handful of children were announced dead […]
HEALTH IS A CRUCIAL PILLAR FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In South Africa, the month of October specially spotlights the issue of health. October commemorates a number of health awareness days, including National Nutrition Week, National Stroke Week, World Mental Health Day, and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Health is not merely a personal concern – it is a central aspect of national development, social […]
ERADICATING POVERTY FROM EVERY ANGLE MUST BE OUR MISSION
This past Thursday, the 17th of September, marked the 32nd annual International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This day, also known as Poverty Day and instituted by the United National General Assembly (UNGA), is not only aimed at promoting vital discourses around the rampant issue of poverty, but also highlighting the frequently ignored aspects […]