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Long-Term Objectives for a Prosperous South Africa

• Promoting Indigenous Talent
  Foster and nurture local talent to its fullest potential, ensuring South Africans are empowered to excel in various fields. Emphasize education, mentorship, and opportunities for innovation to showcase and elevate indigenous skills globally.

• Delivering Genuine Democracy
  Establish and sustain a true and lasting democracy that embodies the ideals of fairness, inclusivity, and representation. Strengthen democratic institutions to protect the rights and freedoms of every citizen.

• Enhancing Social Services
  Provide high-quality social services to all South Africans at minimal or no cost wherever possible. Prioritize access to healthcare, education, housing, and essential utilities, ensuring these services are delivered efficiently and professionally.

• Creating Equal Opportunities
  Ensure that work and business opportunities are accessible to all South Africans, free from discrimination. Promote inclusivity and diversity in employment and entrepreneurship to address inequality and boost economic growth.

• Empowering Young Professionals
  Support young graduates by facilitating their transition from education to employment. Provide robust training programs, mentorship opportunities, and succession planning to develop the next generation of skilled professionals.

• Ensuring Clean Governance
  Uphold transparency, accountability, and integrity in governance at all levels. Implement measures to combat corruption and promote ethical leadership across government institutions.

• Stability and Sustainability in Service Delivery
  Build systems that ensure consistent, reliable, and sustainable service delivery to all citizens. Prioritize long-term planning and investment to address current challenges while preparing for future needs.

• Constitutional Reform
  Review and repeal outdated or problematic laws and constitutional clauses that conflict with the post-1994 democratic ideals. Ensure the legal framework aligns with the vision of a progressive and inclusive South Africa.

• Creating Wealth
  Strategically foster conditions that create opportunities for South Africans to achieve significant economic success. Deliberately focus on developing numerous multi-billionaires to drive economic growth and investment within the country.

• Governance Goals
  Actively participate in governance at all levels, starting with local government. Aim to govern provincially and nationally by 2029, advocating for decentralized power to enhance service delivery and grassroots participation in decision-making.

• Regional and Global Prosperity
  Contribute to the development and prosperity of SACU, SADC, Africa, and the global community. Advocate for regional collaboration and economic partnerships that benefit South Africa and its neighbors.

• Retaining Critical Skills
  Implement strategies to retain critical skills within South Africa and the African continent. Create incentives and environments that discourage emigration and ensure talent remains to support regional development.

• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement
  Remain responsive to emerging needs and challenges. Address new priorities as they arise to ensure a forward-thinking and adaptive approach to governance and development.

Short-Term Objectives for Immediate Action

• Mobilizing African Professionals
  Unite and integrate all skilled African professionals, including those registered, in training, graduates, students, and scholars. Leverage their expertise to build a strong foundation for South Africa’s development and address pressing challenges.

• Strengthening Government Capacity
  Bolster the capacity of any legitimately elected government following the May 29, 2024, Provincial and National Elections. Provide support to ensure effective governance both before and after the elections, enabling swift and impactful decision-making.

• Eliminating Inefficiencies and Corruption
  Remove bureaucratic red tape to streamline processes and improve government efficiency. Act decisively to eradicate corruption and crime, instill a culture of meritocracy, and deploy competent individuals at every level of the state. Right-size the state to optimize functionality and empower citizens to enjoy freedom and opportunities.

• Restoring Service Delivery
  Address critical service delivery challenges with urgency. Focus on achieving sustainable availability of essential services including:

  • Land Management: Improve land reform processes and equitable access.

  • Crime Prevention: Implement effective measures to reduce crime.

  • Immigration and Border Control: Secure borders and manage immigration efficiently.

  • Banking Systems: Reform the banking sector, including the Reserve Bank and a proposed state bank, to ensure equitable access to financial services.

  • Basic Services: Restore reliable access to electricity, water, sanitation, healthcare, and education.

  • Infrastructure: Rehabilitate transportation systems (roads, rail, and airlines) to ensure efficient movement of goods and people.

  • Housing: Accelerate housing development to address homelessness and overcrowding.

  • Economic Opportunities: Create jobs and business opportunities for all South Africans.

  • State Operations: Abolish tender systems in government projects to reduce inefficiencies and corruption. Revise rates and taxes to alleviate financial burdens on citizens.

• Immediate Adaptability
  Respond to any additional short-term challenges as they arise. Prioritize flexibility and decisive action to address urgent needs and ensure momentum toward achieving broader objectives.

Short to Medium-Term Objectives for Economic Growth and Social Development

• Reducing Government Debt
  Implement fiscal policies aimed at bringing the debt-to-GDP ratio below 70% by the end of the current administration. This will create fiscal space to prioritize funding essential services such as education, healthcare, and security, ensuring the well-being of citizens and long-term economic stability.

• Encouraging Investment and Job Creation
  Foster a competitive environment by opening key sectors, including energy, rail, ports, and broadband internet, to private investment. This will unlock growth opportunities, attract foreign and local investors, and create sustainable job opportunities for South Africans.

• Reforming Immigration and Tourism Policies
  Overhaul Home Affairs processes to attract remote workers, skilled professionals, and tourists. By simplifying visa systems and offering incentives, South Africa can boost its economy, enhance global competitiveness, and create a more diverse and dynamic workforce.

• Expanding Digital Connectivity
  Increase access to affordable broadband internet for underprivileged communities, empowering them with digital opportunities. Additionally, make smartphones more affordable to bridge the digital divide and enable broader access to education, work, and social services.

• Driving Infrastructure Development
  Accelerate infrastructure investment by leveraging public-private partnerships. Focus on projects that create jobs in the short term and drive long-term economic growth, including transport networks, energy systems, and urban development.