During a career spent in the service of justice, one of Judge Zondo’s most prominent and outstanding contributions was as the chairperson of the judicial commission established to investigate allegations of state capture and other corruption.
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The onward march towards economic freedom for women
Last week we commemorated the Women’s March to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956. The decision to extend the pass laws to black women would have effectively shut off all remaining opportunities for black families to earn a livelihood.
Continue readingWe can beat crime if we work together
Crime, even if it has not affected us directly, is everybody’s problem. If we continue to work together as government, the business community, labour and civil society, we can restore the safety and security that is critical to economic activity and the creation of jobs.
Continue readingSouth Africa sends 200 firefighters to fight wildland fires in Canada 26 July 2024
Our firefighters and management will depart for Alberta, Canada via a charter arranged by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre on Friday, 26 July 2024 from the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Mbombela.
Continue readingFrom the Desk of the President: A capable state requires capable and committed leadership
Leaders in national and provincial governments will undergo training and development programmes throughout the 7th administration, starting with the National School of Government’s ethical leadership and oversight programme.
Continue readingWe must act now to make our country climate resilient
Like many developing economy countries, South Africa is extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change. As these countries, we carry the least responsibility historically for the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.
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