DepartmentFinance Key Goals Analysis Enoch Godongwana has emerged as one of the most trusted members of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet. Regarded as highly rational, Godongwana’s second year in the position has seen him continue his role as the finance minister with one of the tightest grips on the country’s purse strings. And, at least for […]
DepartmentForestry, Fisheries and Environment Key Goals 1. Improve overall audit outcomes: Not achieved 2. Implement recommendations of High Level Panel on Management, Breeding, Hunting, Trade and Handling of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhino: Progress 3. Establish a Draft White Paper on Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa’s Biodiversity: Progress 4. Develop a game meat […]
DepartmentDepartment of small business development Key Goals 1. Cut red tape for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and co-operatives: Failed 2. Market development and market access for SMMEs: Failed 3. Up-scale support to incubators and digital hubs especially in townships and rural areas: Partially achieved 4. Enable access to finance through the funding policy: […]
DepartmentHealth Key Goals 1. Vaccinate 70% of the total adult population: Failed2. Develop anti-corruption systems: Failed 3. Create digital patient record system: Partially achieved4. Provide infrastructure support of R1.5 billion for the National Health Insurance (NHI): Partially achieved Analysis More than R2 billion was allocated to the health department for the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines in […]
DepartmentMinerals and Energy Key Goals 1. Complete Bid window 5 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme: Achieved2. Embrace the just energy transition: Failed3. Support initiatives regarding energy mix: Failed Analysis Under Gwede Mantashe this year, the minerals and energy department has faced numerous problems. The department managed to finalise the signing of […]
DepartmentEmployment and labour Key Goals Analysis Considering the scale of South Africa’s unemployment crisis, it makes sense to ensure all hands are on deck to solve it. Thulas Nxesi’s department seems more on top of what it needs to do to fulfil its employment mandate, helping to coordinate job-related initiatives across departments. The country’s unemployment […]
DepartmentTrade, industry and competition Key Goals Analysis Armed with a budget of more than R9 billion for the 2022-23 financial year, Patel had great ideas. These ranged from green industrialisation through the green hydrogen and electric vehicle roadmaps to “de-concentrate” the economy and opening up product and service markets for all. The minister achieved some of […]
DepartmentWater and Sanitation Key Goals Analysis Fourteen months into the job, Senzo Mchunu has sought to stabilise a department that has been a shambles for years, plagued by corruption and crumbling water infrastructure that has left taps running dry in many parts of South Africa. He has secured praise with his appointment of engineer Sean […]
DepartmentCommunications and Digital Technologies Key Goals 1. Ensure broadcast digital migration: In progress2. Establish an artificial intelligence hub: In progress3. Digitise the government: In progress Analysis It has been more than a year since President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Khumbudzo Ntshavheni as minister of communications and digital technologies and, although there have been wins, other projects […]
DepartmentTransport Key Goals Analysis Fikile Mbalula has been tasked with transferring 10% of road freight to rail by 2024, given the increase in truck accidents and delays in the transportation of goods. The Road to Freight Association and parliamentarians have noted that the slow progress in moving from road to rail was a concern. Mbalula […]