From the president’s desk President Cyril Ramaphosa
Dear Fellow South African,
We live in a country where not just journalists but any member of the public is able to freely articulate their views, opinions and indeed dissatisfaction without fear of retribution.
As we conclude Freedom Month, we recall how far we have come from the days where social protest by artists attracted banning orders, and critical reporting by journalists risked imprisonment or the closure of publications.
Last week, the organisation Reporters without Borders published the 2021 World Press Freedom Index, a barometer of the state of media freedom across the globe.
From the president’s desk
PORT VISIT: President Cyril Ramaphosa Image: SUPPLIED
Dear fellow South African,
Last week, I visited the Port of Durban to see for myself the work being done to make the port more efficient and competitive.
After a briefing with the senior management of Transnet, I toured the harbour in a pilot boat, which is usually used to guide large ships through the entrance channel to the pier.
Seeing the workings of the port from the water, one is reminded of its vast scale and complexity.
As we left the pier, we watched the African Finch, an enormous vessel laden with more than 30,000 tonnes of timber, depart from the terminal.