Concerns persist over the government’s ability to implement and finance large-scale programmes.
A 5% reduction would equate to 6 000 gigawatt hours a year and would cost less than new power plants.
Minister outlines progress on state infrastructure projects, including social planning to prevent unrest.
Rand reportedly continues to perform poorly due to ratings downgrades, labour unrest and slow economic growth.
South African authorities will have to address two critical issues as the country faces signing for its new nuclear procurement megaplan.
A new minimum wage of R105 a day for farm workers may heighten concerns about rural poverty.
President Jacob Zuma’s speech lacked a comprehensive plan to address job creation but he promised to investigate civil servants’ remuneration.
The facts are few but there have bee logistical and political reasons why the state is dragging its feet.
Jacob Zuma’s administration has implemented some of the promises he made in last year’s State of the Nation address, but struggled to fulfil others.
The ANC has become bold on policy recently, detailing the mining sectors in which it aims to increase the role of the state.