Annexure A: Tabulated list of concerns

ANNEXURE A

TABULATED LIST OF CONCERNS

Following the Cape Town and Pretoria engagements with members of the Afrikaans community on their place and role in South African society, the following concerns, be it perceived or real, were identified:

CONCERNS IDENTIFIED

Engagements towards improved dialogue need to be succeeded by action and the implementation of resolutions

The lack of vision and reliable leadership from government has resulted in distrust, apathy and disenfranchisement among the citizenry

Lack of accountability and transparency from national leadership. Inability to hold those implicated in corruption responsible

Need for diversification of voices in leadership to inspire citizens towards action and activism

No clear definition and direction from leadership on national unity and how this can be achieved

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

Efforts towards social cohesion are threatened by comments and messaging from political leaders that deepen societal divides

Disconnect between what young South Africans understand regarding the intended outcomes and principles forged during the South African transition and the manifestation of these desired outcomes in their lives today

Continued use of racial differentiation in legislation and policy including the use of ‘Blacks in general and Africans in particular’, which perpetuates exclusion and discrimination against other races and cultures not part of this classification

Discrimination against minorities through legislation and policies resulting in political and economic disempowerment

Youth feel excluded from the political agenda and lack opportunities to participate

Lack of civic participation in holding government officials accountable and promoting good governance

No visible application of constitutional principles that form the foundations of national unity, tolerance and inclusive society

The growing crisis of unemployment has been acknowledged; however, more practical plans need to be developed to effect change

Increasing levels of youth unemployment and a lack of initiatives aimed at absorbing unemployed graduates into the workforce

Economic stagnation and difficulty of doing business in South Africa

Discriminatory nature of policies such as BBBEE and affirmative action

Competent, skilled and willing individuals feel they are overlooked when it comes to selection for programmes and initiatives aimed at solving the economic crisis in the country, due to politics playing a role in selection

Need for mentorship initiatives, training and skills transfer programmes

The loss of critical skills and qualified individuals as a result of lack of opportunities and stagnant economic growth

Urgent intervention in the education sector is needed, regarding the quality and level of education, shortage of educators and resources, and home-language teaching

Clear vision on economic reform and the empowerment of private sector business towards contributing to solutions

Lack of clarity on issues of property rights, land redistribution without compensation and the status of the NDR

Concerns regarding the status and protection of constitutional principles, as well as attacks on the Judiciary

Government continues to pursue avenues and legislative decisions that do not result in positive outcomes or visible effective changes/improvements