Ahead of #Sona2017, this is th

Ahead of #Sona2017, this is the ANC’s 12 point plan to “radically transform” South Africa

Mr. Razzmatazz, who is head of organising, shared the list earlier this week.

Ahead of #Sona2017, this is th

Before Jacob Zuma heads to parly for his annual State of the Nation address, the “People’s Assembly” will be held. It will take place at the Grand Parade on Thursday afternoon and is intended to “bring the ANC’s leaders and its supporters together”.

The theme of this year’s assembly is “radical economic transformation” – something which is likely to filter in through JZ’s Sona speech, too.

Sports Minister, NEC member and head of organising Fikile Mbalula read out the following list on what the ANC’s “urgent tasks” are.

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1. Return the land to the people using Constitutional means.

2. Invest money in township and rural communities and ensure we build post-apartheid cities in our rural areas and vibrant businesses in our townships.

3. No less than 30% of ALL government spending must go to black businesses and small, medium and micro enterprises.

4. Massive roll-out of broadband infrastructure, ensuring connectivity of schools, universities, hospitals, police stations and other public areas.

5. Implement the Maputo Declaration and ensure 10% of GDP goes to agricultural development.

6. Turn South Africa into a construction site; deliver water, sanitation, roads, electricity and houses.

7. Diversify ownership in the financial services sector, licence the Post Bank, introduce new players and transform the industry in favour of the people as a whole.

8. Finalise the National Minimum Wage to give income security to all our people.

9. Increase the requirement for black ownership in mines, ensure that a significant amount is in the hands of the workers and advance local beneficiation.

10. Implement free higher education for the poor and produce
no fewer than 5000 PhDs per annum by 2030, and urgently generate more artisans.

11. Review SA’s trade policies to prioritise national interest and support and promote local business.

12. Mercilessly deal with corruption, fighting both the tigers and the flies.