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Sisulu in bid to retain DGs

2013-05-08 17:12

The notion of depoliticising the appointment of public service directors general has been scrapped, Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says.

Unearth more SA stories - ANCYL

2013-01-20 17:32

The National Press Club should interact more with South Africans and unearth their stories, the ANC Youth League says.

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Zuma urges nation to embrace NDP

2012-08-16 08:49

President Jacob Zuma has urged all South Africans to embrace the revised National Development Plan (NDP).

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NDP: Population profile hits sweet spot

2012-08-15 16:04

South Africa's population has hit a "sweet spot", with a highly favourable age distribution profile, according to the revised National Development Plan (NDP) tabled at Parliament.

SA needs faster progress - Manuel

2012-08-15 14:48

Without faster progress, there is a real chance South Africa could slide backwards, National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel says.

NPC changes mind on teacher pay

2012-08-15 14:11

A proposal to link a percentage of teachers' salary increases to pupil performance has been dropped from the National Development Plan.

NHI could take up to 25 years

2012-08-15 12:57

Successfully implementing a National Health Insurance scheme could take up to 25 years, says the National Planning Commission.

Govt eyes 14% unemployment rate by 2020

2012-08-15 11:08

The first National Development Plan has set an ambitious target of decreasing unemployment to 14% by 2020 by promoting employment in labour absorbing industries.

Mandela: Press Club to take up MP's actions

2012-02-26 22:33

The Press Club is to meet Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu after MPs briefly detained a photographer at One Military Hospital, where it was thought ex-president Nelson Mandela was being treated.

Info bill open to abuse - press club

2012-02-14 14:16

The National Press Club says many cases of corruption wouldn't have been exposed if it wasn't for the media or whistle-blowers, and that the protection of state information bill can easily be abused.

National plan suggests consensus: DA

2011-11-23 18:53

The National Planning Commission's National Development Plan points to an emerging consensus at the non-racial, progressive centre of South African politics, says DA leader Helen Zille.

'Black Tuesday' protest at Luthuli House

2011-11-22 09:18
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A group of people dressed in black are protesting against the controversial protection of state information bill outside the ANC's headquarters in Johannesburg.

SSA denies info bill censorship claims

2011-11-21 14:03

The State Security Agency says claims that the info bill will lead to censorship and information blackouts are sensationalist, and the bill actually provides avenues for access to information.

New thinking necessary on land reform

2011-11-20 22:00

A Codesa on land reform is an increasing possibility as more and more influential people realise that the current process will not have the desired outcome.

NPC targets 11 million jobs by 2030

2011-11-11 15:38

The National Planning Commission says SA can create 11 million new jobs by 2030 if an environment for sustainable employment and economic growth is created.

Transform economy: Cosatu

2011-11-09 16:36

Transforming patterns of ownership and control of the economy should form part of the future, Cosatu has told the National Planning Commission.

Toil and trouble

2011-06-23 00:00

Even if they’re all politically loaded, setting out the social and economic challenges facing South Africa – as the National Planning Commission (NPC) has done – is the easy part.

Press Club: Zuma shows leadership

2011-05-28 23:31

The National Press Club has welcomed President Jacob Zuma's assurance that he will assist, while in Libya, to get Anton Hammerl's body returned to his family.

'Media makes mistakes but don't silence it'

2010-08-24 19:08

The media does make mistakes, but government's attempts to control the media to correct this, is unacceptable, says National Press Club chairperson Yusuf Abramjee.

NPC should not 'love' government

2010-05-11 10:31

The National Planning Commission should not pander to government or be afraid to challenge it, says President Jacob Zuma.

 

NPC: Rossouw’s death a loss to journalism

2013-03-12 14:52

The death of journalist Mandy Rossouw, at the age of 33, was a loss to the field, the National Press Club says.

Altered photo an error - newspaper

2012-09-21 07:20

A photograph of the suicide attack on a minibus in Kabul, Afghanistan, which appeared on the front page of the Citizen was manipulated in error, the newspaper says.

Business stresses NDP implementation

2012-08-16 07:59

Business Unity SA has welcomed the final National Development Plan adding that the NDP must now be urgently implemented.

Calls for multi-year public service wage

2012-08-15 15:00

The National Planning Commission has called for a multi-year public service salary determination process to help keep the wage bill sustainable.

Manuel: SA needs faster progress

2012-08-15 14:11
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South Africa must accelerate the pace of change to achieve the bold objectives of the national development plan, or there is a real chance the country could slide backwards, Minister Trevor Manuel has warned.

NPC takes aim at cadre deployment

2012-08-15 13:37

The National Planning Commission has strengthened its call for the state to move away from the cadre deployment system, in its revised plan released in Parliament.

Manuel urges SA to embrace NDP

2012-08-15 11:58

National Planning Commission Minister Trevor Manuel has urged South Africans to embrace the national development plan, saying it is up to all of us to make it work.

National Press Club slams ANC over spat

2012-05-08 08:01

The National Press Club has criticised ANC spokesperson Jackson Mthembu's "opportunistic" remarks about politicians being members of the club, saying he should have checked his facts.

Govt PR, journo ties need work - study

2012-02-20 20:01

The working relationship between journalists and government spokespeople needs attention, the National Press Club says.

Press Club calls for another ‘Black Tuesday’

2011-11-25 22:27

The National Press Club has urged South Africans to again wear black next week for another protest against the protection of information bill.

Soweto protesters oppose info bill

2011-11-22 11:33

A group of Soweto residents who are protesting against the protection of state information bill, have described it as a "violation" of their rights.

Protests planned for 'Black Tuesday'

2011-11-22 07:25
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Various human rights groups and media houses will be protesting the controversial protection of state information bill as it appears before the National Assembly for a vote.

ANC slams 'Black Tuesday' protest

2011-11-21 11:05
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The ANC says the National Press Club's "Black Tuesday" protest against the info bill is a senseless distortion of facts and trivialises the suffering experienced during apartheid.

Manuel: SA's development not about money

2011-11-18 12:06

Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel says money is not necessarily an obstacle to development in SA.

NPC eyes labour reform to tackle poverty

2011-11-11 18:45

The blueprint unveiled by the National Planning Commission to reduce joblessness and poverty includes labour reform and more railways to boost exports.

NPC: SA needs paradigm shift on poverty

2011-11-11 15:28

The National Planning Commission says SA can reduce poverty and inequality over the next 20 years if it undergoes a paradigm shift.

NPC Jam generates 5959 posts

2011-09-29 21:02

The National Planning Commission's 72-hour online discussion 'NPC Jam' has generated 4959 posts according to its website.

Manuel lays bare public service ills

2011-06-12 13:21

The National Planning Commission's first major report includes frank criticism of affirmative action in SA's public service.

NPC in first strike against union

2010-12-14 14:03

Natal Portland Cement has taken the unusual step of declaring a "strike" against the National Union of Mineworkers.

Govt must be challenged - Zuma

2010-05-11 10:44

The National Planning Commission should not pander to government or be afraid to challenge it, says President Jacob Zuma.

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