South Africa The Good News - The Future

National Development Plan 2030 handed over to government

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:59:45 +0100

Following months of public consultation and revision, the National Development Plan 2030 has been handed over to President Jacob Zuma by the Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Minister Trevor Manuel.

GIBS survey reveals SA youth optimistic about their future

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:32:58 +0100

A recent survey conducted by the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) has revealed that the optimism levels of the majority of senior high school learners about their career prospects in South Africa are still favourably high despite deteriorating economic prospects around the world.

SA and Germany to strengthen partnership

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:40:44 +0100

South Africa and Germany have committed to growing their partnership in strategic areas, including infrastructure, the two countries said following the 7th South Africa-Germany Bi-National Commission in Berlin on Tuesday.

SA problems need new approach: NPC

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:41:27 +0100

South Africa can get rid of poverty and reduce inequality over the next 20 years if it undergoes a paradigm shift, according to the national development plan released on Friday. At the core of the vision statement are two issues - it's about eliminating poverty and reducing inequality and giving South Africans a better life, National Planning Commission (NPC) deputy chairman Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters in Pretoria.

11 million new jobs by 2030: NPC

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:35:03 +0100

South Africa can create 11 million new jobs by 2030, the national development plan released on Friday proposes. However, the country faces a quandary. The things that drive growth are not always the things that drive job creation – and the things that are good for job creation are not always good for growth, according to an overview and vision statement for the national development plan developed by the National Planning Commission (NPC).

SA needs insight from youth

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:53:52 +0100

South Africa needs insight and foresight and that comes from the youth, Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel said on Thursday. In 2030 I will be too, too old to be doing what I'm doing but you won't, Manuel told students at the launch of the National Planning Commission (NPC) Jam at the University of Johannesburg.

NPC begins public hearings

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:41:48 +0100

Just over a month after having released its comprehensive diagnostic overview of the country, the National Planning Commission (NPC) has begun public hearings across the country to get the views of South Africans on how to tackle some of the challenges raised in the document.

Citizens urged to debate NPC's diagnostic report

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:32:04 +0100

Following the publication of the National Planning Commission's diagnostic report yesterday, Minister in the Presidency, Trevor Manual has urged all South Africans to join in with the three month period of public engagement, to find solutions to the problems facing South Africa.

"Africa can be the next Asia" says Ramos

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:50:10 +0100

Africa has the potential and advantages to become the next big success story and emulate the successes of Asia, Absa CEO Maria Ramos said on Tuesday.

SA innovates world's first fully synthetic jet fuel

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:18:55 +0100

Sasol has flown the world’s first passenger aircraft using the company’s own-developed and internationally approved 100% synthetic jet fuel. Sasol took to the skies with the world’s first fully synthetic jet fuel flight on Tuesday, 21st of September 2010.

Durban's ambition exceeds World Cup

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:23:19 +0100

Durban's stadium will be one of the most dazzling in the 2010 World Cup but the brash port's ambition soars even higher, like the spectacular arch spanning the arena with a view across the Indian Ocean.

De Klerk optimistic about Zuma presidency

Wed, 13 May 2009 09:11:21 +0100

Former president FW de Klerk is optimistic about a Jacob Zuma presidency, he said in London on Tuesday evening.

South Africa's 'time of renewal'

Mon, 11 May 2009 06:42:43 +0100

South Africa's fourth democratically elected President has called on South Africans to unite and move forward decisively together in a time of renewal for the country. Speaking after being inaugurated as President at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Saturday, Zuma held a hand out to all South Africans, saying: Let us build a nation that remains forever mindful of its history, ... of the many who put down their lives so we can be here today. A nation filled with the laughter and joy of children. A nation filled with a hope born of the knowledge that, if we work together, we will achieve our dreams.

UK High Commissioner has high hopes for SA's future

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:38:23 +0100

At the end of his term as UK High Commissioner to South Africa, Paul Boateng is totally positive about the future of the country.

South Africans are among the world's optimists in 2008

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:25:59 +0100

South Africans are among the world’s more optimistic people this year, according to Gallup International’s Voice of the People 2007 - End of the Year Survey.