National Planning Commission
latest news & developmentsAusterity, the NDP’s grim reaper
Ten years after its adoption, the government has failed to achieve the targets set out in the National Development Plan. Looming spending cuts will render the NDP even more futile
Is Ramaphosa and Manuel’s feted economic plan delayed or dead?
With most of the NDP targets way off the mark, our fiscal path defers the NDP goals by another decade, if we are lucky, while an incapable state will spell its death
Cabinet yet to discuss damning National Development Plan findings
A 10-year review of the NDP lays bare the extent to which the economy has regressed, as its targets slip further from the government’s grasp
Spiralling food prices force households into poverty
Price hikes mean fewer people are able to put nutritious food on the table, experts warn
Measures to reform public service offer some hope
However, allowing politicians to be involved in the hiring process might be the sticking point
Declare an ‘energy emergency’, says National Planning Commission
The commission said the goals of the National Development Plan, which it is charged with advancing, ‘cannot be achieved without energy security’
‘We mustn’t tire’ — Manuel on South Africa’s economic recovery
During a webinar on Wednesday evening, the former finance minister said the country needs a stronger social compact and a more detailed recovery plan
Covid caution infects investors
The pandemic has forced some companies to cancel or pause capital expenditure, jeopardising long-term economic growth
Government announces tailwinds on infrastructure project
Minister of public works and infrastructure Patricia de Lille and President Cyril Ramaphosa call for corruption crackdown in government during talks with investors on…
Water services worse than in 1994
More than 5.3-million households and 21-million people don’t have clean water, despite money being spent on dams and pipelines to deliver water to 95% of the population. Sipho…
Radebe sticks to his NDP guns
The ANC’s head of policy has announced the updated achievements of the first phase of the National Development Plan’s implementation.
Wanted: One vision for a better future
The new commission can plan but public servants must do their jobs to make it work.
Keeping youth unemployment on top of the political agenda
Regardless of the perspective that one takes, South Africa’s youth unemployment statistics make for scary reading.
Lack of employment security affects youth’s social protection
As we commemorate youth month, the challenge of youth unemployment dominates discussion.
The battle for “youth” working environments
The Glenhove Conference Centre was the unlikely venue for a wrestling match featuring the Provocateur, Policymaker, Lawyer and Sociologist.