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Thousands of Numsa members marched from Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown to the offices of the Metals and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council in Marshalltown on 5 October 2021. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey Makhaza/Eyewitness News

National planning commission

Potential for job losses in steel sector high after strike - NPC's Altman

By Kaylynn Palm

Dr Miriam Altman, commissioner at the National Planning Commission, said that while there was this idea that the metal and steel industry was doing well but it...

  • FILE: Workers on a vehicle assembly line. Picture: @FordSouthAfrica/Twitter

    SA not on the right path for employment creation, says NPC

    The National Planning Commission held a webinar reflecting on some of the work contained in its economic progress review report which was released last month.

    520 days ago
  • FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa meets the National Planning Commission on 6 August 2019. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter

    Planning Commission: Argument that public service is bloated not helpful

    The commission is instead advocating for a variety of methods to ensure the public service met its primary goal of service delivery.

    520 days ago
  • A worker prepares a restaurant to reopen for food deliveries in Melville, Johannesburg, on 1 May 2020, in accordance with the Stage 4 lockdown regulations. Picture: AFP

    NPC wants to see more compliance with COVID-19 protocols in workplace

    While admitting that health and safety compliance is generally poor even under normal circumstances, emphasis is being placed on business and government’s cooperation.

    521 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially launched the Youth Employment Service aimed at tackling unemployment among young people in South Africa. Picture: @SAgovnews/Twitter

    TESSA DOOMS: Leadership - not money - will solve our youth unemployment problem

    Many programmes focus on getting youth ready for the world of work; perhaps it is time for the world of work to adapt to the youth, writes Tessa Dooms.

    579 days ago
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    NPC: Corporal punishment ruling important for child rights

    Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng ruled on Wednesday that corporal punishment was illegal, even in homes.

    1011 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa meets the National Planning Commission on 6 August 2019. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter

    Current economic climate threatening NDP's 2030 goals, says commission

    The National Development Plan aimed to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030.

    1054 days ago
  • Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe. Picture: GCIS.

    ‘Govt making progress through its National Development Plan’

    Minister Jeff Radebe says economic growth is disappointing and unemployment remains high.

    2255 days ago
  • Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe. Picture: GCIS

    NDP tops the agenda at Cabinet Lekgotla

    Jeff Radebe says the focus will be on small business and infrastructure development.

    2336 days ago
  • NPC chairperson and minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe. Picture: GCIS.

    Planning commission calls for implementation of NDP

    The NPC says it will advise Cabinet on the implementation of development strategies.

    2445 days ago
  • The ISS says South Afric may remain the lasting underachiever if set out goals aren’t followed through. Picture: Sxc.hu.

    ISS: NDP is crucial to SA's growth

    The ISS says SA may remain the lasting underachiever if set out goals aren’t followed through.

    3050 days ago
  • Retired South African businessman, Bobby Godsell. Picture: AFP

    Rediscovering hope in SA

    Bobby Godsell responds to Adam Habib’s view on South Africa’s ‘suspended revolution’.

    3177 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma speaks in Parliament on 22 May 2012. Picture: GCIS

    NDP faces several challenges - Zuma

    One of the most ambitious targets is to reduce unemployment to just 14 percent by 2030.

    3602 days ago
  • National Planning Commission minister Trevor Manuel addressing Parliament during the handing over of Revised National Development Plan to President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS

    Opposition welcomes National Development Plan

    Opposition parties have voiced their support for the final draft of the National Development Plan.

    3602 days ago
  • National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel. Picture: EWN

    Zuma receives SA's development plan

    The final draft of the National Development Plan has been handed over to President Jacob Zuma.

    3602 days ago
  • South Africa's Constitutional Court. Picture: EWN

    Ramphela questions proportional representation

    Citizens need to be more active in South Africa's political process, CASAC says.

    3693 days ago
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