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Publication of the ANC Progressive Business Forum Issue 20 | July 2019
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SOUTH AFRICA IS RISING
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MESSAGE | FROM THE PRESIDENT
Together, let us
work to grow
South Africa
F
ollowing the State of the Nation World Bank’s annual Doing Business Report
Address on 20 June, South
Africans have been engaged in an
within the next three years.
We call on business to work with us as we
We are
important national conversation
about the kind of society they want to live in.
navigate the challenges imposed on us by
the great technological advances of the
determined to be
At the heart of this conversation is the fourth industrial revolution. We must reskill counted among
collective aspiration to live in a South Africa the current workforce to fit into the rapidly
that is underpinned by inclusive economic changing world of work and prepare the Top 50 best
growth and one that is free from poverty,
inequality and unemployment.
especially the youth for the future of work.
We are already strengthening teaching,
performing
The work of the 6th administration must
thus – in order to be consistent with the
from the primary school level of Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art and
countries in the
electoral mandate – be focused on growing Mathematics. These are the important World Bank’s
the economy, creating jobs and significantly subjects that must give our economy some
reducing inequality. much-needed STEAM. Coding and Data annual Doing
This work will be guided by the seven
priorities we outlined during the SONA,
Analytics are also receiving greater
attention, so that we can equip our children
Business Report
which are: economic transformation and to become researchers at the cutting edge
job creation; education, skills and health; of scientific in uiry, with the advanced skills our economy and begin – as an
consolidating the social wage through necessary to take our country into a new entrepreneurial state – to direct private
reliable and quality basic services; spatial technological age. sector investment to such sectors as may
integration, human settlements and local The business and investor community be more suited for our current priorities.
government; social cohesion and safe must play its part in developing these e have already identified the need to
communities; a capable, ethical and skills and harnessing them towards the attract more investment in order to unleash
developmental state; a better Africa productive sectors of our economy the great potential of sectors like
and World. and improving the export capacity of telecommunications, tourism, agriculture
Sustained economic growth will be a our country. and mining.
precondition for the successful Despite the economic challenges of the We are acutely aware that a sound
implementation of these priorities. This day, we are resolute that South Africa relationship with the business and investor
means that the business community – remains an investment destination which community requires policy certainty and
arising from its own desire for a better offers a good return on investment. consistency. We will continue to improve on
South Africa – must be robust and We will host our second investment this score.
deliberate in complementing the efforts of conference this year and we encourage Business is a strategic and indispensable
government to grow the economy, create our local investors to lead their counterparts partner on the journey to build a South
jobs and stimulate demand. from beyond our shores in pledging Africa that delivers a better quality of life for
Government will continue to work on the investments in those areas of our all its citizens.
policy context and regulatory framework to economy with the greatest growth Let’s grow South Africa together.
reduce the cost and improve the ease of and job creating potential.
doing business in our country. In this regard, Over the next few months, we will be Cyril Ramaphosa
we are determined to be counted among the engaging more directly with local investors President of the ANC and the Republic of
Top 50 best performing countries in the to develop master plans for each sector of South Africa
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CONTENTS
WELCOME
62 1 A message from President Cyril Ramaphosa
5 From the editor, Daryl Swanepoel
6 Forging new ground: an update from the PBF
9 Join the Progressive Business Forum
90 16 Our new leaders: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new cabinet
SPECIAL FEATURES
10 Presidential Inauguration: South Africa is rising
20 The Union Buildings: a modern day acropolis
30 Khanyisile Kweyama: the ultimate professional
44 SANRAL: managing our roads
80 Yvonne Chaka Chaka: interview with the Princess of Africa
90 SA Fashion Week: business on the runway
80 FOCUS FEATURES
32 ANC Political School: leading the way
34 Peace and prosperity in Viet Nam
52 Women in entrepreneurship and tech
54 Artificial ntelligence putting smart to work
58 US partners through PEPFAR
62 Wesgro: the Cape of good growth
68 Drones in agriculture
78 NSRI: safeguarding our waters
84 Rugby World Cup 2019
84 88
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Whoppa Cycles: small enterprise, whopping product
Social media strategies
BON Hotels expand in Namibia
PBF EVENTS
23 residential dinner first time in ape own
24 Gala dinner: ANC turns 107
38 Steel sector visit to Hebei
40 Belt & Road Conference in Beijing
42 Chinese Cultural Fair at the CTICC
43 Canton Fair – China import and export exhibition
50 inisterial briefing on small business development
24 56
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Business briefing with Hon oan ubbs on trade
inisterial briefing on foreign investment
Training on successful tender submissions
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WELCOME | EDITOR’S MESSAGE
South Africa
forges ahead
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n this issue of Progressive Leader we president’s call to “forge a compact for culture, sport, business, public and/or
introduce the new Cabinet as appointed growth and economic opportunity” by political service, each in their own way is
by President Ramaphosa following the working together “to achieve the South doing their bit to make South Africa even
general election earlier this year. We Africa we want”. greater than it is today. Let it serve as an
share with you his vision for taking our No one can challenge the indisputable inspiration for others to be a constructive
country forward. And as is evident from the fact that the South Africa of today is better part of South Africa rising.
content of this magazine, there is enough than the South Africa of yesterday, but we
evidence to suggest that South Africa is equally believe that the South Africa of Enjoy the read!
poised to enter a new dawn: we have the tomorrow must and can be better than the
talent, we have the skills and we have South Africa of today. For this, each South
the drive. African must consider what their
In acknowledging the developmental contribution should be in achieving the
challenges facing our nation, which are envisaged new dawn.
exacerbated by the slow global economy Throughout the pages of this magazine
and international trade rivalry, we urge we illustrate how extra-ordinary South Daryl Swanepoel
progressive business to heed the Africans are playing their part. Be it through Editor
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is rising
On 25 May, President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrated the unity of Africa Day by
taking an oath to lead South Africa into a future of action, to forge a
compact for an ethical state, to realise the African Union’s vision of Agenda
2063 – to usher in a brighter day for all. Here’s what the President had to say
about building a future beyond the probable…
I
stand before you having just taken the leaders from across the African continent. that we all Africans want. To forge a free
oath to be President of our beautiful Your Excellencies, we are profoundly trade area that stretches from Cape Town
country South Africa. grateful to you for choosing to celebrate to Cairo, bringing growth and opportunity to
I am humbled by the trust you have Africa Day among us, giving further all African countries. To silence the guns
bestowed upon me, aware of the challenges poignancy to South Africa’s transformation and let peace and harmony reign.
our country faces, but also alive to the fact from a pariah state to a full and valued Today, we declare that our progress as
that our people are filled with hope for a member of the family of African nations. South Africa depends on – and cannot be
better tomorrow. We also recognise with appreciation separated from – the onward march of our
We gather here on the day that the those countries from other continents who beloved continent Africa.
people of our continent celebrate the unity have joined us today. We remain eternally Esteemed Guests, Fellow South Africans,
of Africa. It is a day of friendship, solidarity grateful to all nations represented here for 25 years have passed since that glorious
and cooperation. It is a day on which we the sacrifices and tireless contributions by morning on which Nelson Rolihahla
reaffirm our common commitment to an your people and governments to the andela was sworn in as the first resident
Africa that is at peace, that is prosperous liberation of our land. of a democratic South Africa.
and that promises a better existence for oday, we reaffirm our determination to In the passage of that time, our land has
its people. work with our sisters and brothers across known both seasons of plenty and times of
As South Africa, we are honoured and the continent to realise the African Union’s scarcity. Our people have felt the warm
deeply humbled by the presence here of vision of Agenda 2063. To build the Africa embrace of liberty. They have rejoiced at
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the same hopes and fears, the same
anxieties and aspirations.
We all want our children to have lives that
“South Africans want action and not are better than our own, to have work that is
dignified and rewarding e are bound
just words and promises. And there will together by our determination that never
again shall the adversities of our past be
be action” visited on the people of this land.
his is a defining moment for our young
nation. Today is the choice of history. It is a
time for us to make the future we yearn for.
the affirmation of their essential and e ual seen some of the very institutions of our It is through our actions now that we will
humanity. They have found shelter and democracy eroded and resources determine our destiny.
sustenance. They have found opportunity s uandered South Africans want action and not just
and purpose. As the shackles of oppression The challenges that we face are real. But words and promises. And there will be
have fallen away, they have felt their they are not insurmountable. They can be action. It is through our actions now that
horizons widen and their lives improve in a solved. And we are going to solve them. we will give form to the society for which so
myriad ways. In the face of all these challenges our many have fought and sacrificed and for
But they have also known moments of people have remained resolute, resilient, which all of us yearn.
doubt. They have felt the cold shadow of a unwavering in their desire for a better South All South Africans yearn for a society
past so cruel and ini uitous that it has at Africa. Through the irrefutable power of the defined by e uality, by solidarity, by a
times threatened to eclipse the very ballot on 8 May, South Africans declared the shared humanity. They yearn for a society
achievement of their hard-won freedom. dawn of a new era. They have chosen hope in which our worth is determined by how
Despite our most earnest efforts, many over hopelessness, they have opted for we value others. It is a society guided by
South Africans still go to bed hungry, many unity over conflict and divisions. the fundamental human principle that
succumb to diseases that can be treated, As we give effect to their mandate, we says: Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. Motho
many live lives of intolerable deprivation. draw comfort from the knowledge that that ke motho ka batho. Muthu ndi muthu
Too many of our people do not work which unites us is far, far more powerful nga vhangwe vhathu. Munhu yi munhu
especially the youth. and enduring than that which divides us. yi vanhu.
In recent times, our people have watched Despite our differences, despite a past of Our Constitution – the basic law of our
as some of those in whom they had conflict and division and bitterness, despite land – continues to guide our way even at
invested their trust have surrendered to the the fierce political contestation among the darkest hour. As a nation we therefore
temptation of power and riches. They have political parties in recent months, we share can no longer abide the grave disparities of
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Inauguration of the President.indd 15 2019/07/17 11:16wealth and opportunity that have defined longer be any person in this land who is t will re uire an ambition that is rare ike
our past and which threaten to imperil unable to meet their basic needs. our forebears who gathered so many years
our future. That there should be no child who goes ago on a piece of veld in Kliptown to declare
It is our shared will – and our shared hungry. Every school child will be able to that the people shall govern, let us aspire to
responsibility – to build a society that read, and every person who wants to work a future beyond the probable. Let our reach
knows neither privilege nor disadvantage. will have a reasonable opportunity to find extend beyond our grasp. Let our gaze
It is a society where those who have much employment. stretch beyond the horizon.
are willing to share with those who have As we make this bold declaration, we are Let us – as we embark on this new era –
little. It is a society where every person, aware of the depth of the challenges we mobilise our every resource and summon
regardless of race or sex or circumstance, must confront. We are aware of the our every capability to realise the vision of
may experience the fundamental debilitating legacy of our past, nor the many our founding mothers and fathers.
necessities of a decent, dignified life difficulties of the present Let us forge a compact – not merely as
Today, let us declare before the esteemed To achieve the South Africa we want will business and labour, not as those who
witnesses gathered here that such a South demand an extraordinary feat of human govern and those who are governed – but
Africa is possible. Let us declare our shared endeavour. as citizens and patriots of this great nation,
determination that we shall end poverty in he road ahead will be difficult e will free and e ual and resolute
South Africa within a generation. Let us have to use our courage, wisdom and Let us forge a compact for growth and
declare that when we gather to celebrate perseverance to achieve the South Africa economic opportunity, for productive lands
the 50th year of our freedom there shall no we want. and viable communities, for knowledge, for
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innovation, and for services that are
affordable, accessible and sustainable.
et us forge a compact for an efficient,
capable and ethical state, a state that is
free from corruption, for companies that
generate social value and propel human
development, for elected officials and
public servants who faithfully serve no
other cause than that of the public.
We must be a society that values
excellence, rewards effort and hard work
and rejects mediocrity. We must be a
society that values its young people by
creating a conducive environment for them
to gain skills and be productively employed
to develop our country.
Let us celebrate the great strides we have
made – demonstrated so clearly in the
incoming Parliament – to raise the
prominence and contribution of women in
public life. Let us work together to
fundamentally, and forever, change the
relations of power between men and
women. Let us end the dominion that men
claim over women, the denial of
opportunity, the abuse and the violence, the
neglect, and the disregard of each person’s
e ual rights
Let us build a truly non-racial society,
one that belongs to all South Africans, and
in which all South Africans belong. Let us
build a society that protects and values
those who are vulnerable and who for too
long have been rendered marginal.
A society where disability is no
impediment, where there is tolerance, and
where no person is judged on their sexual
orientation, where no person suffers
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“That which unites us is far, far more powerful
and enduring than that which divides us.
Despite our differences, despite a past of
con ict and division and bitterness despite
the fierce political contestation among
political parties in recent months, we share the
same hopes and fears, the same anxieties and
aspirations”
prejudice because of the colour of their innovative talent that originated in Africa to votes you have placed your confidence and
skin, the language of their birth or their embrace and use the fourth Industrial your trust in the men and women who now
country of origin. Revolution to develop Africa and create jobs sit in our sixth democratic Parliament.
Let us preserve our natural resources for for the youth and empower the women of hese men and women whom you
future generations, as we work with greater our continent. have sent to Parliament seem to have heard
purpose to end the human destruction of Africa is poised to realise the vision of the same call that the Lord made to Isaiah
our world. Pixley ka Isaka Seme more than a century when He said: “Whom shall I send, and who
On this Africa Day, on the day that our ago, when he said: “The brighter day is will go for us?” They have now said, send
nation enters a new era of hope and rising upon Africa. Already I seem to see her us. They have said Thuma Thina.
renewal, we recall and celebrate that Africa chains dissolved, her desert plains red with You have chosen them to safeguard your
is the birthplace of humanity. We recall that harvest, her Abyssinia and her Zululand the rights, to improve your lives and to build a
it was around 100,000 years ago that a seats of science and religion, reflecting the country that is united, strong and truly free.
small group of some of the first humans set glory of the rising sun from the spires of You, the people of South Africa, have sent
foot beyond the continent. With them they their churches and universities. them, and you have sent me, as your
took a sense of perseverance and a talent “Her Congo and her Gambia whitened President.
for innovation which enabled them to with commerce, her crowded cities sending Having taken the oath of office am
progressively occupy every corner of forth the hum of business, and all her sons saying yes, South Africa Thuma Mina. And I
the world. [and daughters] employed in advancing the pledge here today that I will serve you, I will
Humanity has achieved a great deal over victories of peace – greater and more work with you, side by side, to build the
the intervening millennia and all by virtue of abiding than the spoils of war.” South Africa that we all want and deserve.
talents which evolved in Africa. It is to this brighter day that we now turn A new era has dawned in our country. A
Africa is poised once again to rise, to our eyes, to a vista rich with the hues of brighter day is rising upon South Africa and
assume its place among the free and e ual hope and promise. It is you, the people of upon our beloved continent, Africa.
nations of the world. We must use that South Africa, who have spoken. With your Nkosi Sikelel’ Afrika. I thank you.
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On 29 May 2019, South Africa’s newly inaugurated leader, President Cyril Ramaphosa,
announced his trimmed-down Cabinet at the Union Buildings in Pretoria – one that he believes
will steer South Africa in a positive direction
Deputy President
President of South Africa of South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa (ANC) David Mabuza (ANC)
Minister in the Presidency: Cooperative Governance and
Agriculture, Land Reform and
Women, Youth and Persons with Minister in the Presidency Basic Education Traditional Affairs
Rural Development
Disabilities Jackson Mthembu (ANC) Thoko Didiza (ANC) Angie Motshekga (ANC) Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (ANC) (ANC)
Environment, Forestry and
Defence and Military Veterans Employment and Labour Finance Minister Health
Fisheries
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula (ANC) Thulas Nxesi (ANC) Tito Mboweni (ANC) Dr Zwelini Mkhize (ANC)
Barbara Creecy (ANC)
Higher Education, Science and Human Settlements International Relations and
Home Affairs Justice and Correctional Services
Technology Cooperation
Dr Aaron Motsoaledi (ANC) Ms Lindiwe Sisulu (ANC) Ronald Lamola (ANC)
Dr Blade Nzimande (ANC) Dr Naledi Pandor (ANC)
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or the first time in the histor of our countr
half of all ministers are women e have also
included a significant number of oung people
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Mineral Resources and Energy Police Public Enterprise Public Service and Administration Public Works and Infrastructure
Gwede Mantashe (ANC) Mr Bheki Cele (ANC) Mr Pravin Gordhan (ANC) Senzo Mchunu (ANC) Patricia De Lille (GOOD)
Telecommunication and Postal
Small Business Development Social Development Sports, Arts and Culture State Security Services
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (ANC) Lindiwe Zulu (ANC) Nathi Mthethwa (ANC) Ayanda Dlodlo (ANC) Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
(ANC)
Tourism Trade and Industry Transport
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi (ANC) Ebrahim Patel (ANC) Fikile Mbalula (ANC)
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New Cabinet and Premiers.indd 15 2019/07/17 12:41DEPUTY MINISTERS
Presidency for Women, Youth and Presidency Agriculture, Land Reform and Agriculture, Land Reform and Basic Education
Persons with Disabilities Thembi Siweya (ANC) Rural Development Rural Development Dr Regina Mhaule (ANC)
Prof Hlengiwe Mkhize (ANC) Mcebisi Skwatsha (ANC) Sdumo Dlamini (ANC)
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Cooperative Governance and Cooperative Governance and Defence and Military Veterans Environment, Forestry and
Employment and Labour
Traditional Affairs Traditional Affairs Thabang Makwetla (ANC) Boitumelo Moloi (ANC) Fisheries
Obed Bapelo (ANC) Parks Tau (ANC) Maggie Sotyu (ANC)
Higher Education, Science and
Health Home Affairs Human Settlements and Water
Finance Technology
Joe Phaahla (ANC) Njabulo Nzuza (ANC) David Mahlobo (ANC)
Dr David Masondo (ANC) Buti Manamela (ANC)
Human Settlements, Water and International Relations and International Relations and Justice and Constitutional Justice and Correctional Services
Sanitation Cooperation Cooperation Development Inkosi Phathekile Holomisa (ANC)
Pam Tshwete (ANC) Alvin Botes (ANC) Candith Mashego-Dlamini (ANC) John Jeffrey (ANC)
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Mineral Resources and Energy Police Public Enterprises Public Works and Infrastructure Small Business Development
Bavelile Hlongwa (ANC) Mr Cassel Mathale (ANC) Phumulo Masualle (ANC) Noxolo Kiviet (ANC) Rosemary Capa (ANC)
Social Development Sports, Arts and Culture Telecommunication and
State Security Tourism
Henrietta Bogopane-Zulu (ANC) Nocawe Mafu (ANC) Zizi Kodwa (ANC) Postal Services
Fish Mahlale (ANC)
Pinky Kekana (ANC)
Trade and Industry Trade and Industry Transport Transport
Fikile Majola (ANC) Nomalungelo Gina (ANC) Dikeledi Magadzi (ANC) Sindisiwe Chikunga (ANC)
his is part of a generational transition in which
we are creating a pipeline of leaders to take our
countr further into the future
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New Cabinet and Premiers.indd 17 2019/07/17 12:43A MODERN DAY
ACROPOLIS
The story of the Union Buildings spans more than 100 years and has
itnessed ar and eace, horrific o ression and e traordinary chan e
S
tanding tall and proud – with building between them so that the view union between the two cultures. The two
arms open wide and a warm remains unobstructed. identical wings and the combination of both
smile – the massive bronze- The buildings themselves tell a quirky Cape Dutch and Edwardian elements in the
plated statue of former president story. Commissioned as part of establishing design were Baker’s attempt to unite two
Nelson Mandela stands front and centre at the Union of South Africa after the Anglo- divided nations.
the iconic Union Buildings in Pretoria, the Boer War, they were designed by influential The middle of the dome was meant to
peacemaker uniting different cultures as architect Sir Herbert Baker to resemble the emulate the White House dome in
represented by the two wings. Like a acropolis in Greece – the light sandstone Washington – designed to symbolise a
fortress, the Union buildings watch over the colour and statues of Gods are evidence of temple of peace. But the dome remains
city from the top of Meintjieskop, a constant this – a throwback to his time on the unfinished the nion Buildings incomplete
reminder of the immense political change Mediterranean. In keeping with the Grecian theme, the
South Africans have fought for and endured. The numbers are staggering. It took two matching statues on top of the domed
From this vantage, you have a panoramic approximately 1265 artisans, workmen and towers are gods: Atlas, holding up the world
view of Pretoria’s skyscrapers and suburbs labourers almost three years to construct, and Mercury, a Roman messenger and God
lined with Jacaranda trees. From here you using million bricks for the interior office of trade. The name of the nearest suburb –
also see Freedom Park and the Voortrekker walls, half a million cubic feet of freestone, Arcadia, meaning ‘Playground of the Gods’
Monument, two other famous landmarks in 74 000 cubic yards of concrete, 40 000 bags – ties it all together.
clear site on the opposite hill. of cement and 20 000 cubic feet of granite The Union Buildings are more than a
n fact, the significance of the oortrekker to erect. home for the Presidency and the seat of the
Monument and the Union Buildings in the The U-shape of the building has east and South African Government. They also hold
national consciousness is the basis of a law west wings representing Afrikaans and immense social value. Most unforgettably,
in Pretoria that limits the height of any English and the centre representing the thousands of people stood in long queues
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to pay their last respects to Madiba when There is even a whispering statue…
he lay in state there. The memorial put in place after the women
The 9000-seat Nelson Mandela marched for the abolition of the pass laws –
amphitheatre has played host to chanting, “Wathint’ Abafazi, wathint’
presidential inaugurations and political imbokodo!” which translates to ‘strike the
gatherings. women, strike the rock’ – uses an
The inviting terraced gardens often see ‘imbokodo’, a grinding stone used by
newly-weds posing for photos, people women to grind maize, as the focal point to
picnicking on the lush lawns on a sunny day, represent nurturing. It rests on bronze
joggers gliding around the grounds. And plates, representing fire and earth As you
you may even see a lonely artist sketching walk closer to the imbokodo, infrared beams
“It [the Union the building or skyline. are triggered, activating history’s
Of course, there are also busloads of “whispering voices” sounding in all 11
Buildings] is a tourists trundling about with cameras in official languages
tow, snapping away at the myriad As a spokesperson at the Union Buildings
tangible expression monuments dotted around: the Delville once said,“The Union Buildings as a place or
Wood War Memorial, a tribute to South site of significance enriches people s lives,
of a proudly South African troops who died during the First providing a deep and inspirational sense of
orld ar a pla ue in memory of those connection to community and city
African identity who died during the orean ar a statue of landscape, to the past [history] and
and experience” the country s first president, eneral ouis
Botha, on horseback the outh African
memories. It is a tangible expression of a
proudly South African identity and
olice emorial to name a few experience.
Other classic historical events include the As a place of significance it reflects the
pass laws protest of 1956 during apartheid, diversity of the South African society, telling
where 20 000 women marched to the doors us who we are, the past that has formed us
of the Union Buildings. The legendary as well as the South African landscape. The
former president Nelson Mandela was site is therefore irreplaceable, precious and
inaugurated there after the country s first indeed of national importance hence it
free elections in 1994, heralding a new era in must be conserved for present and future
South Africa’s history. generations.”
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TNEadvisory PL.indd 1 2019/07/11 10:46EVENT | PRESIDENTIAL DINNER
ANC Treasurer General, Paul Mashatile President Cyril Ramaphosa
Dining over
dialogue
or the ery first ti e, the residentia dinner as hosted in
a e o n
I
n support of the ANC’s Western Cape election campaign, the PBF organised the
presidential dinner, hosting it at the Taj Hotel in Cape Town this time round, on 19 March
2019. The business community responded exuberantly and there was much positive
comment during and after the occasion.
The guests expressed that such engagements were valuable channels for dialogue which
contributes towards building business confidence and the development of a better
understanding between business and government leaders.
Alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Treasurer General of the ANC, Paul Mashatile, a
number of ministers and the leadership of the ANC in the Western Cape also attended the
dinner. The up-and-coming Cape songstress Amy Jones entertained, while the guests
wined and dined and networked.
Amy Jones
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Presidential Dinner_CT.indd 14 2019/07/17 12:43Good food, fine
company and a
great manifesto
The PBF hosted a gala dinner, held on 11 January this year at
the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre, in Durban, on the
eve of the rally celebrating the ANC’s 107th anniversary
T
he gala dinner, the largest of its
kind facilitated by the PBF, saw
in excess of two thousand
guests attending the launch of
the ANC’s Election Manifesto.
The event was opened by the ANC’s head
of elections, Fikile Mbalula. The ANC
Treasurer General, Paul Mashatile, then bid
the guests a warm welcome and introduced
President Ramaphosa, inviting him to share
a few words.
The President supported the remarks
made by the Treasurer General, namely that
the nature of the dinner on this occasion
differed from previous years, as it coincided
with the launch of the ANC Election
Manifesto this year. The President spoke
powerfully on the road ahead for South
Africa and the need for all South Africans to
work together to ensure the very best future
for the country.
The President’s remarks were fondly and
enthusiastically received, and the mood
around the room of positivity and optimism
was palpable – just what the President
called for.
But it wasn’t all business. The
entertainment was top-notch, with various
youth organisations and Ladysmith Black
Mambazo singing tracks from the election
album among others.
A fantastic evening was enjoyed by all,
and the networking and celebrating
continued long after the formalities and the
dinner itself were concluded.
ANC Treasurer General, Paul Mashatile (centre)
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Jan 8th Gala Dinner.indd 14 2019/07/17 12:42EVENT | GALA DINNER
The gala dinner...saw in
excess of two thousand
guests attending the launch
of the ANC’s Election
Manifesto
President Cyril Ramaphosa
It wasn’t all business. The
entertainment was top-notch,
with various youth
organisations and Ladysmith
Black Mambazo singing tracks
from the election album
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Jan 8th Gala Dinner.indd 15 2019/07/17 12:42YOU HAVE
THE RIGHT
In an interview with Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission André
Gaum, Progressive Leader got answers to some pertinent questions on where South Africa
is placed on a global scale in terms of rights and equality and how this impacts on
economic growth
H
uman rights continues to be a were put into place by the Constitution to stigma of being the most unequal country
bone of contention in every protect, promote and monitor the in the world, and while we have made
corner of the globe. From realisation of our human rights, and significant strides in the realisation of
gender disparity and racism to encourage a culture of human rights in rights – through both the adoption of what
poverty, violence, homelessness, our country. is considered to be the most progressive
corruption, disability and sexual constitution in the world, as well as
orientation, human beings will always THE SAHRC’S KEY ROLE through the entrenchment of rights into
need champions for the different, for the As an independent and impartial body, the basic laws and policies – much more still
powerless, for the underdog. Living in a AH plays a hugely significant role needs to be done when it comes to
world that largely values commercial gain, acting as not only a watchdog to monitor implementation.
power and popularity over the realisation of rights, to conduct
humanitarianism doesn’t help matters. investigations and to seek redress where HUMAN RIGHTS AFFECT ECONOMIC
outh Africa is no stranger to the fight rights have been violated, but it also serves GROWTH
for human rights n fact, we find ourselves a more proactive role in engaging, advising As already mentioned, South Africa
at the centre of myriad universal issues or providing support to government and remains the most unequal country in the
– a veritable melting pot of human rights parliamentary bodies to facilitate the world, measured in terms of the
violations. But we are also at the forefront protection and realisation of rights. distribution of both income and wealth.
of revolutionary change in many respects. Ultimately, the SAHRC is a critical Approximately 10% of South Africans own
The shift from apartheid to democracy is mechanism to ensure accountability of the a whopping 90-95% of all wealth in the
one such movement; the focus on inclusion state, and all those within the Republic, in country, and 60% of income is earned by a
of women and children, ending poverty, upholding human rights. paltry 10% of South Africans. The SAHRC is
and the acceptance of the gay community Within the context of massive social and looking at the right to equality, further
are others. economic disparities, the role of the education and access to land as key
In South Africa, our champion is the Commission remains of critical catalysts in moving towards economic
Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), who importance. South Africa retains the equality and transformation.
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Approximately
10% of South
Africans own a
whopping 90-95%
of all wealth in
the country, and
60% of income is
earned by a paltry
10% of South
Africans
While the Commission doesn’t play a to stakeholder engagements and competency of teachers and the overall
direct role in the government’s global advocacy initiatives. quality of the education system.
investment agenda, the work of the SAHRC Several initiatives are on the go, Although the country is close to
certainly has an impact on this. Multiple including hosting public hearings and achieving universal access to schools,
factors play a role in determining foreign releasing research reports aimed at certain categories of children remain
direct investment inflows policy continuity, addressing unfair discrimination in the disproportionately affected, including
the efficiency of government regulation, workplace, together with monitoring the learners with disabilities and
levels of corruption, quality of progress made towards transformation – undocumented learners.
infrastructure, levels of social unrest. particularly in universities. Also, there The SAHRC has been earnestly rallying
In addition, much of the work the SAHRC has been sharp focus on the gendered for the revision of the National Admissions
does relates to the business and human impact of food security and land reform in Policy, as well as for breaking down the
rights sphere, including both domestic and South Africa. barriers to education faced by children with
global organisations – monitoring and Furthermore, of real concern has been disabilities and speeding up progress
reporting on compliance with human rights decriminalising sex work, preventing towards an inclusive education system.
standards within the private sector, as well sexual abuse and harassment in schools, Second to this, the Commission is
as advising on best practices. Simply put, and combatting human trafficking to concerned that an alarming 78% of Grade 4
the Commission is the referee, watching safeguard women, who remain learners can’t read yet for meaning in any
that the state maintains an equitable predominantly vulnerable. The rights of language and that, despite high enrolment
balance between the need to attract lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, levels, the drop out levels in higher grades
foreign investment and upholding transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, remains problematic, with as little as half
human rights. asexual, ally, pansexual persons of learners completing Grade 12, and even
(LGBTQIA+) have also been paid a fewer passing.
GENDER EQUALITY GOES MAINSTREAM substantial amount of attention. he solution anguage policies need to
The SAHRC has a close connection with be developed and implemented; learning
the Commission for Gender Equality in EDUCATION: GETTING IT RIGHT and teaching support materials need to be
addressing one of the cross-cutting Incumbent in the right to basic education provided. Combatting the scourge of
themes which forms part of almost every are aspects like the quality and adequacy sexual abuse and harassment in schools,
initiative, and is seen as imperative to the of basic infrastructure, learning and preventing unfair discrimination in schools,
greater development agenda. The majority teaching support material, nutrition, the and ensuring safe and adequate
of the Commission’s handiwork absence of discrimination and measures to infrastructure are also at the top of the
incorporates a gender mainstreaming promote equality and inclusivity, HRC’s education agenda.
approach – from legal and policy reviews, appropriate learner-to-teacher ratios, the More recently, increasing consideration
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“The lack of access to socio-economic
rights provides the clearest re ection
of the levels of systemic poverty,
unemployment, and inequality in
South Africa”
is being given to the development of the health sector – a perfect example of how
right to Internet access. Today, access to the misuse of state funds can impede the
the Internet is increasingly being viewed as progressive realisation of rights.
a catalyst for the enjoyment of some rights, But the protection and promotion of
such as the right of access to information, rights also plays a crucial role in the
freedom of association and freedom of promotion of good governance and
expression. But it is also an important tool prevention of corruption. The right of
for the advancement of other rights such access to information; to freedom of
as the right to education. However, despite expression (for all, including the media);
the multiple debates around the globe, the right to demonstrate; as well as the
Internet access is yet to be formally right of access to justice, and the Adv André Gaum, Commissioner of the SAHRC
declared a human right. assurance of strong, independent and
sufficiently resourced institutions Although equality remains the highest,
HUMAN RIGHTS IN A CORRUPT SYSTEM mandated to uphold the rule of law are all when the statistics for all socio-economic
Corruption goes against the rule of law and central to anti-corruption strategies. rights are considered together, including
everything the Constitution stands for, and the section 27 rights outlined above as well
can have a profoundly negative effect on THE INS AND OUTS OF THE TRENDS as complaints relating to housing (section
the realisation of rights. But State Capture ANALYSIS REPORT (TAR) 26) and education (section 29), it is clear
goes beyond corruption it permeates the Each year the SAHRC releases a statistical that complaints in relation to violations to
entire political system, which can overview of complaints dealt with by the socio-economic rights remain the highest.
potentially lead to the removal of controls Commission – a Trends Analysis Report. As reflected in the 2016/2017 report,
required to uphold the rule of law, The report not only provides critical insight “The lack of access to socio-economic
transparency and accountability. into the types of human rights violations rights provides the clearest reflection of
More often than not, it’s the poorest and taking place, but also highlights the level of the levels of systemic poverty,
most marginalised that suffer the awareness of human rights in the country, unemployment, and inequality in South
consequences. Lack of accountability also allowing the SAHRC to identify and monitor Africa and demonstrates the persistent
results in poor delivery of goods and certain trends and develop strategic recurrence of the cycle of poverty.”
services, and inflated prices, reducing interventions. When considering the equality-related
available resources used to respond to the The most recent report highlights the complaints received, the majority were
basic rights of people. fact that the number of complaints being race related, and the number was ten times
In 2017, former Minister of Finance, received by the Commission has increased higher than the next two highest grounds,
Pravin Gordhan estimated that the cost of over time he top five rights violations being disability and social origin. That said,
state capture in South Africa stood at were equality (section 9); healthcare, food, all human rights are universal, indivisible,
around R250-billion, and in 2011, a report water and social security (section 27); interdependent and interrelated efining
released by section 27 and Corruption arrested, detained and accused persons the “top” rights violations is therefore
Watch estimated that around R20-billion (section 35); labour relations (section 23) difficult to pin down, and would likely differ
was being lost in the public and private and just administrative action (section 33). from person to person.
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