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Though adopted at the African National Congress’s Mangaung conference in December, the NDP has come up against opposition from some ruling-party allies, most recently the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, which called it a right-wing document mirroring Democratic Alliance policies.
On Friday, March 15, from 1pm to 3.15pm, a Business Day Dialogue will feature Planning Minister Trevor Manuel , who also chairs the National Planning Commission, along with several other panellists, discussing the NDP and the considerable challenges in implementing it.
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Gauteng looks for more revenue to fund development
Senior politicians say they are working on proposals to the national government on the possibility of more sources for provincial tax
Johannesburg to host African ICT 'smart city'
Province aims to create information communications technology hub similar to Silicon Valley in California
Looking beyond Gauteng's infrastructure aims
The provincial government is also considering ways of improving public transport, developing entrepreneurs and attracting large technology companies
Province learns from public outrage at tolling
Gauteng compiles provincial transport plan for the next 25 years but is careful to avoid a repeat of the public backlash to the current plan to implement tolling on freeways
Gauteng plans holistic transport solution
Provincial cabinet has decided to set up the Gauteng Transport Authority to support transport infrastructure planning and integration across the province
Gauteng aims to build a brighter future
While an influx of people add to the challenges facing South Africa's richest province, the provincial government is investing in infrastructure to meet these challenges
ANC debates the future of provinces
Gauteng is at the centre of a debate within the ruling party about the future of South Africa's provinces
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Gauteng slashes infrastructure investment
Decision to cut Gauteng's government infrastructure spending appears to contradict comments by President Jacob Zuma and Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane
Affordable housing drive set to change face of Gauteng's cities
The Gauteng local government and housing department is working on a R32,7bn housing portfolio that it says will change the landscape within and around the province's largest cities.
Gauteng aims to get schools up to speed
The Gauteng education department says its focus this year will remain on the province's underperforming schools
Shaky start for Mokonyane's state of the province
'Live' broadcast of Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane's state of the province speech canned after late start to proceedings
Premier seeks more aid for Gauteng health
Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane says the province's health department's funding model needs to be reviewed to ensure the more effective functioning of the department
Gauteng rethinks public transport
There is no commuter bus service that operates between the City of Johannesburg and the West Rand
NEWS ANALYSIS: Infrastructure central to Gauteng premier's plans
Infrastructure development in the spotlight after President Jacob Zuma's state of the nation address
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