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NPC has a new vision for SA judges
Two recent events once again focus attention on the challenges facing the judiciary.
National Planning Commission
NPC won’t respond to DA statement on development plan
The national planning commission will not respond to the DA statement on the National Development Plan and their question of whether it will take off.
The global economy is broken, says Trevor Manuel
A paradigm shift is needed to address inequality, says Trevor Manuel, because blind faith in the free market "is like believing in the Easter Bunny".
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Manuel’s 20:30 vision
The minister has created quite a buzz using YouTube and a ‘jam’ session to launch his report.
Education’s political nettles
Trevor Manuel’s national development plan is clear on the problems but does it present workable solutions?
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A green SA economy: ‘The train is shifting direction’
Business, labour and government signed a green-economy accord, committing to the creation of 300 000 jobs by building a green industrial base in SA.
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Trusted, shared information is key to future
The recently released national development plan highlights the need for good information flow.
Trevor Manuel punts new national development plan
National planning commission chair Trevor Manuel has detailed the new development plan with some innovative ideas — including YouTube videos.
NPC: Planning for an unclear future
As Europe’s dream of economic union stumbles, South Africa produces its First National Plan.
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Implement the plans
The National Planning Commission is preparing for the launch of its long-term programme for South Africa’s future.
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Private sector please apply
National planning commission outlines proposals that will help the failing state to meet its long-term goals.
SA can pull mining out of the dumps
One of the most senior figures in the Chamber of Mines, Roger Baxter, talks about his departure for Canada.
Millions get income from small business
The recent National Planning Commission "jam" was dominated by suggestions from South Africans regarding what to do about unemployment.
Manuel to consider Jam submissions
NPC head Trevor Manuel says the contributions made during its 72-hour online discussion will contribute to the country’s vision and planning.
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Pay wars sideline job creation
The issue of how we can grow the economy in a way that creates jobs and includes the poor has been lost in the jostle for monetary gains.
The great carve-up
South Africa’s conservative economic policy
may be stable, but it’s stifling transformation, writes <b>Nic Dawes</b>.
Time for mass action once more
The struggle for equal and quality education was a prominent part of the uprising that broke the back of apartheid in the 1980s.
Blacks didn’t need World Cup
The Fifa World Cup cost SA about R120-billion. We will be coughing up at least R100-million annually to service the stadiums, our beautiful cathedrals
Fall in line, Zuma tells youth league
ANC president Jacob Zuma warned delegates at the party’s youth league national congress on its opening day not to change the ANC.
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Employment numbers drop in May
A sharp drop in jobs in the construction and manufacturing sectors caused a decrease in employment figures according to the Adcorp Employment Index.
In search of win-win solutions
The National Planning Commission has analysed the country’s key challenges. Now for the plan to fix them.
Be part of the solution, ANC tells South Africans
The ANC has appealed to South Africans to read the National Planning Commission’s report and help find meaningful solutions to SA’s problems.
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Tough call made with political sensitivity
At first glance the National Planning Commission’s "diagnostic" overview is cautious, however, it’s one of the more muscular documents by the state.
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NPC: Diagnosis before treatment
A politicised public service, rampant corruption, an ailing healthcare system and continued divisions are among the biggest problems facing SA.
In the mood for a fight
Trevor Manuel has a giant task ahead of the Durban climate change talks and he seems sufficiently angry to take on powerful interest groups.
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Mantashe: Debate over planning commission settled
The debate in the ruling alliance over the National Planning Commission has been settled, ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Sunday.
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ANC slams handling of Semenya saga as ‘disgusting’
The way Athletics South Africa managed the gender controversy surrounding Caster Semenya was ”disgusting”, the ANC said on Sunday.
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Govt committed to halving unemployment
The government is still committed to halving unemployment and poverty by 2014, despite the global economic downturn, Trevor Manuel said on Tuesday.