The message from the national development plan, officially launched on Wednesday, is a simple one for such a complex, expansive document.
Terry Crawford-Browne says Jacob Zuma must appoint a commission of inquiry into Barclays Bank’s 2005 takeover of Absa and its link to the arms deal.
Speaking at the launch of the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans 2012, Trevor Manuel calls on the youth to develop a service ethic.
South Africa’s national development plan and the ANC’s proposals have people talking, although the proposal is still a draft document.
Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel says South Africans need to be more active in politics than they were during the anti-apartheid struggle.
The national planning commission has released a third animated video, this time urging citizens to get involved in making the 444-page plan a reality.
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/ 10 February 2012
South Africa’s economy could win if the unfair benefits accruing to producers of synthetic fuels ended.
The state and ANC are rigorously debating proposals that could force a radical shake-up of the country’s $2.5-trillion non-energy mineral wealth.
Mining Minister Susan Shabangu has put paid to nationalisation at the Mining Indaba, while outlining plans for a tax-heavy resource nationalism.
Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel says nationalisation is not an option for SA, as the mining sector is fundamentally important to transition.
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/ 13 January 2012
Employers must be recognised as the instigators and funders of this vital task, says Sean Archer.
Ban Ki-moon has called on nations to expedite the launch of a Green Climate Fund, as SA’s Trevor Manuel adds his voice to the call for carbon pricing.
Admired across the political divide, Trevor Manuel says he didn’t seek out a life in politics: he was called to serve.
Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel says Fedusa is to draft proposals for the National Development Plan after hearing about issues of concern.
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.
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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/ 18 November 2011
The minister has created quite a buzz using YouTube and a ‘jam’ session to launch his report.
Trevor Manuel has unveiled the NPC’s national development plan. But how does it differ from the macroeconomic path unveiled by Ebrahim Patel in 2010?
National planning commission chair Trevor Manuel has detailed the new development plan with some innovative ideas — including YouTube videos.
As Europe’s dream of economic union stumbles, South Africa produces its First National Plan.
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/ 11 November 2011
The National Planning Commission is preparing for the launch of its long-term programme for South Africa’s future.
Keeping up with the Kunenes is a death trap for SA families, who are mired in horrendous debt, says Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel.
Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel said all individuals with power over political processes should be open to scrutiny, including Julius Malema.
NPC head Trevor Manuel says the contributions made during its 72-hour online discussion will contribute to the country’s vision and planning.
The Cabinet has issued a tacit rebuke of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan for suggesting SA will have to ease labour laws if it is to create more jobs.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is being "vague" over the proposals for a youth wage subsidy, which he suggested last week, the DA says.
Helen Zille says SA’s first national planning report has failed to set out clear ideas on how to deal with crime and the decline in the rule of law.
Another week, another education study that suggests how the country’s largest teacher union cripples the wellbeing of South Africa’s learners.
Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has reinstated her legal adviser Paul Ngobeni, after he was caught up in a spat with Planning Minister Trevor Manuel.
You get the leaders you deserve, according to an old bit of political wisdom. At present, we are in danger of getting the leaders our leaders deserve.
I am glad that nominations for the managing director of the IMF have closed without an African being nominated, writes <b>Tawana Kupe</b>.