IT’S NOT THE REDUCTION OF POVERTY BUT ALLEVIATION IN SOUTH AFRICA: WHAT ARE THE GOVERNMENT MANDATES ON RURAL YOUTH: NEW THINKING THROUGH COMMITMENT AND CREATIVITY NEEDED

Abstract

This paper intends to look at the issues identified in the title of this paper. It posits that the above issues are of cardinal importance to the success of South Africa. The long and short of the issue is that as long as the status quo is maintained by the ruling government, inequality will not disappear but will remain and outlines what will happen once the ruling party loses credibility as a stabilizing force. The issue of accountability is discussed within the ambit of democracy and, the paper argues that it’s time to formulate a new democratic society. It further argues that the Finance Minister requires to reconcile, opposing and urgent mandates. Against this background, the issue of creativity and commitment, it is argued is, required as poverty in the country escalates. Other issues will also be raised as it pertains to the title of this paper.