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.
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We 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 readingForeigners are flocking to retire in South Africa – here’s why and where they’re coming from
This article by Malcolm Libera first published on 06 July on https://businesstech.co.za Thousands of foreign nationals have chosen South Africa as their retirement destination, with many of them leaving some
Continue readingFrom the Desk of the President: Government of national unity must put people’s interests first
The country’s hopes are pinned on the success of the GNU. Our stated commitment to work together constructively and for South Africa’s benefit has generated a great deal of goodwill that we should not squander.
Continue readingPresidential Inauguration 2024
The Inauguration of President-Elect Cyril Ramaphosa will take place at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, tomorrow.
Continue readingFrom the Desk of the President: We need to stay the course to grow the economy and create jobs
Regardless of the form or composition of the incoming administration, it is important that the momentum of reform be retained and sustained. While we have come a long way in the reform journey, there is much work that still needs to be done to reignite growth in our economy. A change in direction would derail the positive progress that has been made and take us back to the starting blocks.
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