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To be able to investigate rape cases, most would agree that you should have skin as tough as a rhino’s.

The lives of residents of uMsinga will be changed for the better with the recent launch of the rural infrastructure projects that are expected to develop, create jobs and bring investment to the community.

As Vuk’uzenzele returns to our homes and streets at the start of a new year, I am pleased to extend, on behalf of government and my family, my best wishes to all our readers for 2015.

As a nation, we can be proud of the many achievements we recorded during 2014, including the fact that we have produced another generation of young South Africans who have completed secondary education and are geared for further education and training, or the world of work.

As South Africans eagerly await President Jacob Zuma to deliver his State of the Nations Address (SoNA) on 12 Frebruary, Vuk’uzenzele caught up with a few of our readers to find out what it is that they hope the President will focus on this year.

On 12 February, Government geared to tackle challengesy, President Jacob Zuma will deliver his second State of the Nation Address (SoNA) for the current term of office.

Sport, arts and culture

South Africa’s sporting fraternity and fans were dealt a blow recently when four popular sports stars lost their lives.

Sport, arts and culture

The Proteas will battle the West Indies in an 11 match series to be hosted in various provinces across the country.

The two teams are likely to use the tour to put final preparations for next year’s World Cup to be cohosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Sport, arts and culture

South Africa’s future sport stars are being given a push towards their dreams, thanks to the Transnet Rural and Farm Schools Tournament.

The tournament took place at the Germiston Stadium in Gauteng recently and saw upcoming sports stars between the ages of 13 and 19 from schools across the country battling it out for top honours.

International relations

Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe says BRICS countries must continue to embrace innovation as a key driver for economic growth.

“Innovation is a powerful engine for development and for addressing social and global challenges. I can also affirm that innovation is centrally located in South Africa’s long term economic growth strategy, which includes a focus on the pharmaceutical industry, indigenous knowledge and rich biodiversity,” said Minister Radebe.

International relations

President Jacob Zuma has called on the business sector to seize investment and trade opportunities in Burundi following his first official meeting with Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza.