A Future South Africa

Author : Valiani, Salimah
Publisher : MISTRA
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780639923826

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The Future of Mining in South Africa: Sunset or Sunrise? by Valiani, Salimah Pdf

The future of mining in South Africa is hotly contested. Wide-ranging views from multiple quarters rarely seem to intersect, placing emphasis on different questions without engaging in holistic debate. This book aims to catalyse change by gathering together fragmented views into unifying conversations. It highlights the importance of debating the future of mining in South Africa and for reaching consensus in other countries across the mineral-dependent globe. It covers issues such as the potential of platinum to spur industrialisation, land and dispossession on the platinum belt, the roles of the state and capital in mineral development, mining in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the experiences of women in and affected by mining since the late 19th century and mine worker organising: history and lessons and how post-mine rehabilitation can be tackled. It was inspired not only by an appreciation of South Africa’s extensive mineral endowments, but also by a realisation that, while the South African mining industry performs relatively well on many technical indicators, its management of broader social issues leaves much to be desired. It needs to be deliberated whether the mining industry can play as critical a role going forward as it did in the evolution of the country’s economy.

Author : Peter L. Berger
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429718809

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A Future South Africa by Peter L. Berger Pdf

This book identifies the key 'actors' whose visions and strategies are crucial to the pattern which change will take in South Africa. These actors, their visions and 'strategic logic' were subjected to a critique by their researchers in the light of contemporary South African 'realities'.

Author : Jakkie Cilliers
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030465902

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The Future of Africa by Jakkie Cilliers Pdf

This open access textbook offers a critical introduction to human and economic development prospects in Africa revolving around three questions: where is Africa today, what explains the current state, and, given historical trends and what we know about the world, where do we think the continent will be in 2040? And, a final question: what can we do to create a better tomorrow? It models ambitious progress in health, demographics, agriculture, education, industrialization, technological leapfrogging, increased trade, greater stability, better governance and external support. The book reviews the future of work/jobs, poverty and the impact of climate change. A combined Closing the Gap scenario presents a forecast of what could be possible by 2040. Each chapter suggests which policies might accelerate prospects for each sector. Written in an accessible style, and supported by a range of pedagogical features, this textbook introduces undergraduate and graduate students to the contemporary human and economic development prospects in Africa.

Author : Jakkie Cilliers
Publisher : Jonathan Ball Publishers
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781868427987

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Fate of the Nation by Jakkie Cilliers Pdf

WHAT DOES OUR FUTURE HOLD? In these uncertain times, this is the question on many South Africans' lips. Will we become more prosperous and less divided as a nation or remain hugely unequal and generally poor? Will the ANC split or eventually be forced into an alliance with the EFF after 2019? Could the DA rule the country after the 2024 elections? In Fate of the Nation Jakkie Cilliers develops three scenarios for our immediate future and beyond: Bafana Bafana, Nation Divided and Mandela Magic. Cilliers says the ANC is currently paralysed by the power struggle between what he calls the Traditionalists and the Reformers. It is this power struggle that has led to the inept leadership, policy confusion and poor service delivery that has plagued the country in recent years. Key to which scenario could become our reality is who will be elected to the ANC's top leadership at the party's national conference in December 2017. Whichever group wins there will determine what our future looks like. This is a book for all concerned South Africans.

Author : Edgar H. Brookes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1927
Category : Economics
ISBN : UCAL:$B58248

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The Political Future of South Africa by Edgar H. Brookes Pdf

Author : Tony Binns,Alan Lester,Etienne Nel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317880400

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South Africa, Past, Present and Future by Tony Binns,Alan Lester,Etienne Nel Pdf

This is the first book to combine a discussion of post-apartheid development initiatives with an extended historical analysis of South Africa's dynamic race, class, gender and ethnic identities. Bringing together the research of an historical geographer and two development geographers, the book enables us to locate the post-apartheid transition in a broad historical and spatial perspective. Within this perspective, the limitations as well as the achievements of South Africa's current transformation are highlighted.

Author : P. Thandika Mkandawire,Charles Chukwuma Soludo
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781552502044

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Our Continent, Our Future by P. Thandika Mkandawire,Charles Chukwuma Soludo Pdf

Our Continent, Our Future presents the emerging African perspective on this complex issue. The authors use as background their own extensive experience and a collection of 30 individual studies, 25 of which were from African economists, to summarize this African perspective and articulate a path for the future. They underscore the need to be sensitive to each country's unique history and current condition. They argue for a broader policy agenda and for a much more active role for the state within what is largely a market economy. Finally, they stress that Africa must, and can, compete in an increasingly globalized world and, perhaps most importantly, that Africans must assume the leading role in defining the continent's development agenda.

Author : H. C. Marais
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081916384

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South Africa by H. C. Marais Pdf

Urbanisation; Demography; Language; Education; Negotiation.

Author : Andrew Feinstein
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844676279

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After the Party by Andrew Feinstein Pdf

After the Party is the explosive story of the power struggles dominating South African politics and a crucial analysis of the ANC’s record in power. Andrew Feinstein, a former ANC member of parliament, uncovers a web of corruption to rival Watergate, revealing a web of concealment and corruption involving senior politicians, officials and figures at the very highest level of South African politics. With an insider’s account of the events surrounding the contentious trial of South Africa’s colourful President, Jacob Zuma, and the ongoing tragedy in Zimbabwe, After the Party has been acclaimed as the most important book on South Africa since the end of apartheid.

Author : Tobias Bischof-Niemz,Terence Creamer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429872235

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South Africa’s Energy Transition by Tobias Bischof-Niemz,Terence Creamer Pdf

South Africa’s energy transition has become a highly topical, emotive and politically contentious topic. Taking a systems perspective, this book offers an evidence-based roadmap for such a transition and debunks many of the myths raised about the risks of a renewable-energy-led electricity mix. Owing to its formidable solar and wind resources, South Africa has an almost unparalleled opportunity to turn solar photovoltaic and onshore wind generators into the country’s power generation workhorses – a role hitherto played by coal. This book shows that a renewables-led mix will not only provide the lowest cost, but will also create more jobs than any of the alternatives currently under consideration. In addition, it offers a glimpse of how South Africa’s low-cost and decarbonised electricity system can power a competitive industrial economy, an electric-mobility revolution and, in the long run, create new export opportunities. This book will be of great interest to energy industry practitioners, as well as students and scholars of energy policy and politics, environmental economics and sustainable development.

Author : Carel Van Aardt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105070213215

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The Future South Africa by Carel Van Aardt Pdf

Author : Helene Perold,Nico Cloete,Joy Papier
Publisher : African Minds
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781920489465

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Shaping the Future of South Africa's Youth by Helene Perold,Nico Cloete,Joy Papier Pdf

Why solving ongoing problems with the NQF (National Qualifications Framework) matters -- The challenges unemployment imposes on youth -- The challenge of youth-to-work transitions: an international perspective -- A statistical overview of further education and training colleges -- Strengthening the capacity of FET Colleges to meet the needs of young people -- Higher education and an expanded post-school educational system -- Trends in training in South Africa -- Key issues in the assessment of South Africa's national skills development strategy -- Opening the doors of learning? Viewing the post-school education and training landscape from a youth perspective.

Author : Alan Lee Keyes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Government publications
ISBN : MINN:31951002942719N

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Does South Africa Have a Future? by Alan Lee Keyes Pdf

Author : Tony Leon
Publisher : Jonathan Ball Publishers
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781776190751

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Future Tense by Tony Leon Pdf

'From the vantage point of years in active politics, Tony Leon provides a lucid analytical balance sheet of SA Ltd 2021. Eschewing political correctness, Leon tells it as he sees it.' – Judge Dennis Davis 'Anyone who wants to understand South Africa today – a country so beautiful, yet so broken – simply has to read this book.' - Niall Ferguson, author of The Ascent of Money In his riveting new book, Future Tense, Tony Leon captures and analyses recent South African history, with a focus on the squandered and corrupted years of the past decade. With unique access and penetrating insight, Leon presents a portrait of today's South Africa and prospects for its future,based on his political involvement over thirty years with the key power players: Cyril Ramaphosa, Jacob Zuma, Thabo Mbeki, Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk. His close-up and personal view of these presidents and their history-making, and many encounters in the wider world, adds vivid colour of a country and planet in upheaval. Written during the first coronavirus lockdown, Future Tense examines the surge of the disease and the response, both of which have crashed the economy and its future prospects. As the founding leader of the Democratic Alliance, Leon also provides an insider view for the first time of the power struggles within that party, which saw the exit of its first black leader in 2019. There is every reason to fear for the future of South Africa but, as Leon argues, 'the hope for a better country remains an improbable, but not an impossible, dream'.

Author : Clem Sunter,Mitch Ilbury
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1776096290

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Thinking the Future by Clem Sunter,Mitch Ilbury Pdf

Harnessing the wisdom of giants, past and present, to help us think more effectively about the future so that we can make decisions that better affect our own and other people's lives.