National development plan
DAVID MAIMELA: The blessing and curse of political deployment
The idea that the political system can have a depoliticised state or bureaucracy is not only naïve but dangerous, writes David Maimela
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PHUMLA WILLIAMS: SA's new anti-corruption strategy, NACS, explained
The adoption of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy shows that SA is dedicated to rooting out corruption, writes Phumla Williams.
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Nersa approval allows govt to buy energy from sources other than Eskom
The Nersa approval allows the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to procure additional energy beyond, but not excluding, Eskom and including renewable energy.
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Current economic climate threatening NDP's 2030 goals, says commission
The National Development Plan aimed to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030.
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Ramaphosa calls on municipalities to cut down on red tape
President Cyril Ramaphosa says there are still far too many municipalities that are not well-resourced to a to the needs of their communities.
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[OPINION] SA jobs summit failed to tackle the hard issues
South Africa's job summit ignored the great chasms that exist on how to create jobs.
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‘SA needs economic recovery plan to stave off ratings downgrades'
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says corruption at state-owned entities has taken the country to the brink of that precipice.
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[LISTEN] How viable is Cyril’s Ramaphosa’s economic policy?
Asset Management and Economic Strategist Dr Thabi Leoka says she is unsure of how to separate the deputy president’s new economic plans from the National Development Plan.
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DA concerned as Presidency to oversee national budget allocation
Minister in The Presidency Jeff Radebe says this is to ensure that government spending is aligned with the National Development Plan.
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Jeff Radebe: Govt to cut down on consultants, litigation costs
Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe says it is to ensure that government spending is aligned with the National Development Plan.
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Radebe: Radical economic transformation seeks to address fundamental issues
The ANC's Jeff Radebe says that radical economic transformation is part and parcel of the NDP and seeks to reduce unemployment and grow the economy to benefit of all South Africans.
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Radebe: Cosatu has some reservations on economic section of NDP
Jeff Rdebe says while Congress of South African Trade Unions has raised some issues about the NDP he believes the trade union federation hasn’t rejected it.
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[WATCH] Jeff Radebe: We need to transform the lives of our people
Jeff Radebe explains that the National Development Plan is South Africa's roadmap towards socio-economic transformation.
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[OPINION] WEF needs to move beyond spin if it’s going to help Africa
The need to connect African markets to aid development will once again be discussed at the World Economic Forum.
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De Klerk: Govt failing to implement NDP
FW De Klerk says South Africa has been on the wrong road since the ANC voted in Jacob Zuma as the party's president.
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Lehohla: Govt failing to meet NDP employment targets
Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says it seems unlikely that government will reach its goals set for 2030.
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Gordhan admits there’s lag in implementing NDP
Finance Minister Gordhan says SA needs to agree that the levels of inequality are unacceptable and there needs to be a change in business culture.
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Over 3,500 govt officials found guilty of corruption-related misconduct
Ngoako Ramatlhodi says of the 3,570 officials found guilty, nearly 1,700 were dismissed.
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‘Govt making progress through its National Development Plan’
Minister Jeff Radebe says economic growth is disappointing and unemployment remains high.
