Tag: SA Constitution

STOP THE POLITICAL GRANDSTANDING—THE JUDGMENT AGAINST THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IS NOT A VERDICT AGAINST PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA

In the wake of the Constitutional Court’s judgment in Economic Freedom Fighters and Another v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others [2026] ZACC 17, there has been an unseemly rush by certain political parties and individuals; those who have made it their mission to vilify President Cyril Ramaphosa to demand his resignation. Let us […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA APPOINTS JUDGES OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of section 174(4) of the Constitution appointed Justice Nambitha Christabel Dambuza-Mayosi and Justice Katharine Mary Savage as Judges of the Constitutional Court with effect from 1 May 2026. As directed by the Constitution, President Ramaphosa has made these appointments after consultation with Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and leaders of […]

PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA DELIVERS THE 2026 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

“Seventy years ago, thousands of women of all races marched to the Union Buildings, their hearts beating with a common purpose. Armed with extraordinary cunning and resolve, these women braved police checkpoints and harassment. In a voice loud and clear, they said: “We shall not rest until we have won for our children their fundamental […]

HERE TO STAY: MOTHER TONGUE BILINGUAL LEARNING REINFORCED AS A SILVER BULLET TO SOLVE SA’S DIRE LITERACY CRISIS

2025 has been a watershed year for South Africa’s Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education (MTbBE) “equaliser” policy. It has also been the year that confirmed the country’s severe literacy crisis. Casting a shadow on South Africa’s ability to achieve its 2030 goal that all 10-year-olds will be able to read for meaning, last week’s release of […]

“STOP ABUSING PEOPLE WHO HAVE ENTRUSTED THEIR FAITH IN YOU”, RELIGIOUS LEADERS WARNED

October 2, 2025 will rank as a great milestone for the community members of faith in the march to bring to a stop the perpetuation of harmful practices of some religious leaders in their congregations. The milestone has been spurred by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights (CRL). The […]

NYDA EXECUTIVE CHAIRPERSON AT 80TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

As the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), we were honoured to form part of the South African delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week. During this historic gathering, we participated in the high-level plenary meeting commemorating the 30th anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth, reaffirming […]

DIRCO MOURNS HIGH COMMISSIONER TO KENYA, AMB MNINWA MJ MAHLANGU

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola, announces the untimely passing of a dedicated family man and public servant, Mr Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, who passed away on 24 August 2025, on his way to a South African hospital after a short illness. […]

TRAFFICKED, TORTURED AND FORGOTTEN: THE MODERN ENSLAVEMENT OF HUNDREDS OF SOUTH AFRICANS 

A mere month ago, it was reported that over 200 South Africans are currently stranded in Thailand, after having been lured into a sophisticated human trafficking ring with the false promise of employment in Myanmar. This comes after 23 South Africans were rescued, following their initial trafficking back in March 2025.  They are among thousands […]

THE COST OF HYPOCRISY: GAYTON MCKENZIE AND THE WEAPONISATION OF THE K-WORD

When I first heard that Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader and Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie had repeatedly used the K-word on social media – South Africa’s most vile and violent racial slur – I wasn’t shocked. Instead, I was enraged! Not because I expected any better from him, but because once again, black pain has been put up for public debate, […]

OURS IS COUNTRY WHERE “FITNESS IS A PRIVILEGE”

“Summer bodies are made in winter!” This is the popular chant across the globe, particularly at the start of the winter season. But in South Africa, this seasonal motivation underscores deep inequalities in access to health and fitness resources. The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), a mere two months ago, reported that our national […]

FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER LAMOLA SPEAKS AT THE THIRD G20 SHERPA MEETING

“On this day, 70 years ago, 26 June 1955, the people of South Africa from all walks of life congregated under the hawkish eyes of the Apartheid government and declared the following: We, the People of South Africa, declare for all our country and the world to know: With regards to International Relations they declared […]

WHY PRIDE MONTH IS STILL A PROTEST, NOT A CELEBRATION

In South Africa, the month of June is not only Youth Month, it is also the international Pride Month. This is a commemorative month-long observance dedicated to the celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, celebrating the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in local and international cultures and communities. South Africa is not only […]