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Letters to the Editor
Give us a piece of your mind! All letters on these pages that require a response from government, will be handed over to the relevant department. We receive hundreds of letters and e-mails from you. Everyone will get a response. Remember to include your name and address....
Give us a piece of your mind! All letters on these pages that require a response from government, will be handed over to the relevant department. We receive hundreds of letters and e-mails from you. Everyone will get a response. Remember to include your name and address....
Youth vision on Housing 2030
South Africa currently has a housing backlog of over two million units. Youth were given an opportunity recently at a youth summit to present their vision to Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale on what they would like to see in housing in 19 years’ time.
South Africa currently has a housing backlog of over two million units. Youth were given an opportunity recently at a youth summit to present their vision to Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale on what they would like to see in housing in 19 years’ time.
Youth act against crime
It is not ‘cool’ to use drugs,” was the message from Deputy Minister of Police Maggie Sotyu to young people. She was speaking at the launch of a recent Crime Prevention and Youth Mass Mobilisation campaign at Galeshewe in the Northern Cape.
It is not ‘cool’ to use drugs,” was the message from Deputy Minister of Police Maggie Sotyu to young people. She was speaking at the launch of a recent Crime Prevention and Youth Mass Mobilisation campaign at Galeshewe in the Northern Cape.
Milestone for International Year of Youth
A delegation of young people from South Africa had an opportunity to be part of international talks in New York when they attended the United Nations High Level Meeting on Youth in July. Executive Chairperson of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Andile Lungisa led the delegation.
A delegation of young people from South Africa had an opportunity to be part of international talks in New York when they attended the United Nations High Level Meeting on Youth in July. Executive Chairperson of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Andile Lungisa led the delegation.
Know your Minister: Tourism
- Meet Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk
Minister Van Schalkwyk is a lawyer and political scientist by profession. He was born on 10 November 1959. His academic qualifications include a B Proc degree as well as a BA Honours degree and MA degree in Political Science from the University of Johannesburg.
Minister Van Schalkwyk is a lawyer and political scientist by profession. He was born on 10 November 1959. His academic qualifications include a B Proc degree as well as a BA Honours degree and MA degree in Political Science from the University of Johannesburg.
Explore our beautiful country
September is Tourism Month and with the focus this year on domestic tourism, South Africans are encouraged to discover and explore their own beautiful country.
September is Tourism Month and with the focus this year on domestic tourism, South Africans are encouraged to discover and explore their own beautiful country.
Celebrate the many facets of our diverse culture
South Africans will be celebrating Heritage Day on 24 September. Nelson Mandela used the phrase “rainbow nation” to describe South Africa’s different cultures, customs, traditions, histories, and languages. This day is a celebration of that diversity.
South Africans will be celebrating Heritage Day on 24 September. Nelson Mandela used the phrase “rainbow nation” to describe South Africa’s different cultures, customs, traditions, histories, and languages. This day is a celebration of that diversity.
A heritage boost for tourism
The Arts and Culture Department, in cooperation with the Department of Tourism, is working on a programme that will see the country's heritage resources boost tourism.
The Arts and Culture Department, in cooperation with the Department of Tourism, is working on a programme that will see the country's heritage resources boost tourism.
Thank you, Mr President, our problem has been solved
The Presidential Hotline continues to be a last resort to help find solutions to problems when all else had failed. But callers are reminded that they should never abuse the hotline or make prank calls as this can delay the process for other callers who really need help.
The Presidential Hotline continues to be a last resort to help find solutions to problems when all else had failed. But callers are reminded that they should never abuse the hotline or make prank calls as this can delay the process for other callers who really need help.
Your Hotline questions answered
In his State of the Nation Address on 3 June 2009, President Jacob Zuma announced his plan to establish a Presidential Hotline to improve access of members of the public to government.
In his State of the Nation Address on 3 June 2009, President Jacob Zuma announced his plan to establish a Presidential Hotline to improve access of members of the public to government.
Ubuntu beyond borders
Government in cooperation with the South African Aid organisation Gift of the Givers has called on South Africans to help Somalia by donating whatever they can to help our fellow Africans in need.
Government in cooperation with the South African Aid organisation Gift of the Givers has called on South Africans to help Somalia by donating whatever they can to help our fellow Africans in need.
Partnership strengthens historic ties
South Africa and Tanzania have agreed to form a partnership to better address mutual challenges and improve the lives of their citizens.
South Africa and Tanzania have agreed to form a partnership to better address mutual challenges and improve the lives of their citizens.
SA reaches out to Africa’s youngest state
South Africa and Tanzania have agreed to form a partnership to better address mutual challenges and improve the lives of their citizens.
South Africa and Tanzania have agreed to form a partnership to better address mutual challenges and improve the lives of their citizens.
Partnership strengthens historic ties
South Africa and Tanzania have agreed to form a partnership to better address mutual challenges and improve the lives of their citizens.
South Africa and Tanzania have agreed to form a partnership to better address mutual challenges and improve the lives of their citizens.
Fun & games
In South Africa, September is Heritage Month. This is a time when we celebrate our rich cultural heritage.
In South Africa, September is Heritage Month. This is a time when we celebrate our rich cultural heritage.
Keep flying the flag
In September, South African athletes will compete at the All Africa Games in Mozambique and in October, the Springboks will represent the country at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand as the defending champions.
In September, South African athletes will compete at the All Africa Games in Mozambique and in October, the Springboks will represent the country at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand as the defending champions.
Let the Golden Games begin
People who are older than 65 will have the opportunity to show how young and fit they still are when they compete in the Golden Games to be hosted in the Free State on 19 and 20 October. This is a national event where persons older than 65 compete in various sporting codes on a provincial level.
People who are older than 65 will have the opportunity to show how young and fit they still are when they compete in the Golden Games to be hosted in the Free State on 19 and 20 October. This is a national event where persons older than 65 compete in various sporting codes on a provincial level.
Mpumalanga sport scores big
The province's aim of becoming a model of sporting excellence will get a boost after a R1,5 million cheque was handed over to the Mpumalanga Sport Confederation (MSC) recently..
The province's aim of becoming a model of sporting excellence will get a boost after a R1,5 million cheque was handed over to the Mpumalanga Sport Confederation (MSC) recently..