State inaction over global warming is increasing inequality in the country
‘Surely there are sufficient lines of inquiry into Gigaba’s conduct as a public official without having to go into his heritage?’
The country’s Constitution is the gold standard of democracy but it is not impervious to corruption
“Business will step up because they want Ramaphosa to succeed.”
‘The starting point is to admit that we don’t know — the future is just too uncertain’
As change seems finally within reach, we must assess the political work that needs to be done
South Africa hasn’t hit its target and hopes for growing the economy may be misplaced
South Africa’s five-year-old National Development Plan suffers from gross misinterpretation by different parties.
A deeper analysis of South Africa’s joblessness reveals a scarier picture of large sections of the population suffering, especially for the youth
Growth could have slashed unemployment but today’s statistics show a horror story
Business, government and labour need to find common ground to grow the economy
"Radical economic transformation will be the vehicle the ANC uses to create the type of society envisioned in the National Development Plan"
The ANC’s head of policy has announced the updated achievements of the first phase of the National Development Plan’s implementation.
"While visiting schools, I have observed one common behaviour – pupils storing porn videos on their tablets"
"Spare yourself the energy of mistakenly ascribing such earnestness to the policy conference."
They call all the shots and there is little small businesses can do about it
Readers write in about the NDP, the M&G, and hospital visits by African presidents.
So how exactly will Joburg’s new mayor save the city? These are just 5 of the changes Mashaba has planned.
Minister Jeff Radebe has vowed to revitalise government’s hopes for universal happiness in SA, so out came the ‘Waka Waka’ girls and a fresh emblem.
Vital that the government and private sector create jobs and invest in youth as their numbers rise.
President Jacob Zuma announced the plan in his 2015 State of the Nation Address, and forms part of implementing the National Development Plan.
Even with the hegemony of global capital, a keen understanding of the political economy can lead to South Africa’s development, writes Vusi Gumede.
The large crowd sang songs in praise of Zuma as he arrived to speak in Port Elizabeth about the Operation Phakisa economy project.
Blackout author James-Brent Styan says government’s predictions for future electricity demand and economic growth have become horribly unrealistic.
With the economy facing further obstacles, can the plan provide the momentum it needs?
Accountability is a vague concept when it comes to SA’s education system and panelists at a Wits debate had their differences on how to improve it.
Readers write in about Nkandla and the National Development Plan.
Bheki Cele might be confident that he reduced the violent crime rate during his term, but what does the NDP say about appointing a new commissioner?
Business, government and labour are teaming up to help schools, with the NDP as a road map.
The state’s teaching development grants to universities are being wholly rethought.
The DA has questioned why government has made such a "profound departure" from the land reform model proposed in its National Development Plan.
Analysts have had mixed reactions to President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address, which many say did not note the country’s economic pressures.