Critical Choices For South Africa

South Africans are increasingly realizing that the conventional paradigms that have guided the formulation and execution of public policy are now inadequate to meet the challenges of the coming years. The turmoil in both "black" and "white" politics is testimony to this. At the same time, the debate on alternatives has been at such a high level of abstraction that it has failed to provide policymakers with guidance on what the alternatives are. This important book looks at the real options behind the rhetoric, surveying choices rather than stating solutions. It deals with the key issues facing South Africa during this new decade--issues to which any future government, minority or majority, will have to respond. The book is the result of a major research project undertaking by the Institute for the Study of Public Policy at the University of Cape Town, and involves more than fifty scholars from South Africa, Europe, Australia, and North America.

This volume examines contemporary Africa, a vast continent which, while entering the era of globalization, is also confronted by a number of issues, including the environment and climate change, demographics, trade issues, internal and external migration, education, economic Issues, governance, and the influence of other countries. Written by former Prime Minister of Niger and current Chief Executive Officer of the Secretariat of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, this book offers an overview of Africa, and looks to the next generation of leaders in the continent, aiming to offer a manifesto for future change.

Issues of redistribution and economic justice increasingly dominate the political agenda in South Africa. This study offers a pragmatic and comprehensive analysis of the real options behind the rhetoric, and suggest future policy proposals.

Comprises essays which examine issues affecting the economic and social development of the Southern African region.

This volume examines contemporary Africa, a vast continent which, while entering the era of globalization, is also confronted by a number of issues, including the environment and climate change, demographics, trade issues, internal and external migration, education, economic Issues, governance, and the influence of other countries. Written by former Prime Minister of Niger and current Chief Executive Officer of the Secretariat of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, this book offers an overview of Africa, and looks to the next generation of leaders in the continent, aiming to offer a manifesto for future change.

When Nelson Mandela emerged from decades in jail to preach reconciliation, South Africans truly appeared a people reborn as the Rainbow Nation. Yet, a quarter of a century later, the country sank into bitter recriminations and rampant corruption under Jacob Zuma. Why did this happen, and how was hope betrayed? President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is seeking to heal these wounds, is due to lead the African National Congress into an election by May 2019. The ANC is hoping to claw back support lost to the opposition in the Zuma era. This book will shed light on voters' choices and analyze the election outcome as the results emerge. With chapters on all the major issues at stake--from education to land redistribution-- Understanding South Africa offers insights into Africa's largest and most diversified economy, closely tied to its neighbors' fortunes.