About government - Programme of Action 2008

1

COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SECURITY

1.1

Finalise work on Social Insurance and its different elements

1.1.1

Release a consolidated position paper on Social Security and Retirement Reforms and further consult with social partners

NT, DoL, DSD

Jul-08

Modeling exercises are being undertaken to ascertain the impact of various reform options on the fiscus, unemployment rates and poverty rates

1.1.2

Finalise work on the Road Accident Fund

DoT, DoL, DSD, NT, Health

Jul-08

Appointed experts are in the process of addressing constitutional, governance and financial costing gaps in the No-Fault Policy Framework. The RAF Amendment Act has been finalised and published in the government gazette

1.1.3

Full implementation of the common tool to assess disabilities

Health, DSD

Dec-08

Training on the use of the tool in preparation of the implementation of the common tool will commence in Oct-08

1.1.4

Continue work on Health Insurance

Health, NT

Dec-08

A detailed NHI policy proposal was presented in the Cabinet in Jul-08 and Cabinet noted that the REF Bill is currently in the Parliamentary process and approved for the IMC to discuss the matter and submit proposals and cost options for consideration

1.1.5

Explore the possibility of introducing a wage subsidy for low-wage employees, possibly directed at first entrants into the job market, especially young people

NT, DoL, DSD, Presidency, Health

Jul-08

Draft documents have been completed, dealing with amongst others the theoretical and conceptual framework, modeling impact and fiscal and taxation implications. These documents will form part of the consolidated government position paper

1.2

Consolidating social protection measures

1.2.1

Explore opportunities through which social grants can be complemented to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable livelihoods

DSD, DoL, NT, Presidency

Dec-08

Consultation will be held with DTI in order to provide support on the conceptualisation and establishment of Social Development Cooperatives as a livelihood-plus initiative. The Cooperatives Alliance has also been engaged on the concept

1.2.2

Put in place mechanisms for equalising age to 60 for old age social pensions and begin phasing in the equalisation

DSD, NT

Dec-08

The Social Assistance Amendment Act (Act No. 6 of 2008), was signed by the Acting President on 11 July 2008. It was published in the Government Gazette on 14 Jul-08

1.2.3

Develop measures to reach vulnerable children over the age of 14 years and increase the age of child support grant beneficiaries to 15 years

DSD, JCPS and SS Clusters, NT

Jul-08

The draft strategy has been developed and will first be presented to the Social Sector Cluster and thereafter in Cabinet

2

PROMOTION OF NATIONAL IDENTITY AND SOCIAL COHESION

2.1

Promote a National Flag Month in the South African calendar in order to promote National Identity

DAC, GCIS

Apr-08

The South African National Heritage audit report which includes official symbols was published. An education campaign on the significance of the National Flag has been embarked upon

2.2

Intensify joint efforts among all South Africans to improve social cohesion

2.2.1

Conduct and intensify National Dialogue on various aspects of social cohesion, national identity and nationhood

DAC, DoE, GCIS, Presidency, SRSA

Jul-08

An inter-generational male dialogue was held in the Free State, North West, and Kwa-Zulu Natal during Mar-08. The purpose of the dialogue is to engage on critical issues that affect men of all ages in our society

2.2.2

Implement Social Mobilisation Campaigns to build solidarity, improve safety of communities and strengthen social cohesion

DAC, DHA, DoE, DPLG, DSD, GCIS, SRSA, Safety & Security

Jul-08

In Mar-08, DAC in partnership with a structure: "The Mennonite Central Committee", embarked on a Social Cohesion project of creating a tool kit (using a DVD) to promote unity. The kit explores issues of diversity, multiculturalism and Human Rights

2.2.3

Develop and publish terminology on concepts such as national reconciliation, national unity, social cohesion, as well as on soccer terminology for the official African languages

DAC, GCIS, SRSA

Nov-08

DAC is in the process of finalising the English source text of the soccer terminology project. The completed term list has been forwarded to the subject field specialist for final editing, before it is taken out to the Language Research Development Centre

2.2.4

Intensify the campaign for the installation of flags and flag poles in schools, government buildings and entry points in cities and towns

DAC, DoE, GCIS

Nov-08

2000 flags were installed in schools during phase one of the project. The flags are installed in WC 287, Gauteng 345, KZN 330, North West 149, Northern Cape 96, Limpopo 164, Mpumalanga 339, Free State 96, and Eastern Cape 194

2.2.5

Conclude the debate on a National Schools Pledge (A 14)

DoE, DAC, GCIS

Apr-08

The DoE is conducting an analysis of the public comments on the Pledge. Once the Minister has examined the analysis report, she will make an announcement on how to take the matter forward

2.2.6

Embark on a synchronised process to create a base slate to changes geographic and place names (A 14)

DAC, DPLG, GCIS

Dec-08

South African Geographical Names Council (SAGNC) will facilitate and conduct nation wide public hearings to encourage National Dialogue on the issues of geographical names. A two day summit/ workshop will be conducted in each province

2.3

Develop a clear plan on the prevention and treatment of substance abuse (illegal drug use and alcohol abuse)

DSD, SAPS, Health

Jun-08

The Bill on the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Bill was passed by the Portfolio Committee and read to the National Assembly. The costing of the Bill was revised to cover amends made by the Portfolio Committee and National Assembly

2.4

Expedite necessary regulatory changes so as to improve programmes aimed at rehabilitating communities in line with TRC recommendations

All Clusters, DAC, DoE, DoJCD, DPLG, Health

Dec-08

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is working on the matter

3

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE

3.1

Health promotion, reduction of non-communicable diseases and unnatural causes of death

3.1.1

Finalise and implement a government wide integrated comprehensive programme on health promotion targeting the youth

Health, DoE, DSD, Presidency, SAPS, NYC

Jul-08

A draft comprehensive programme is being finalised with inputs from key stakeholders. Health promotion activities are taking place all over the country, and the "move for Health" movement is growing in a positive way

3.1.2

Implement programmes to prevent tobacco use in 1500 health promoting schools

Health, DoE

Mar-09

Five schools were launched as Tobacco Free in the Free State Province at Thabomofutsanyana District on 3 Jun-08

3.1.3

Establish food gardens in public sector clinics

Health, DoA

Mar-09

1500 Health Promoting schools in the country have implemented tobacco prevention and education programmes which are part of the Healthy Lifestyles education and the Health promotion interventions. This is an ongoing education programme

3.1.4

Expand the number of health promoting schools from 3500 to at least 5000

Health, DoE

Mar-09

Discussions with provinces for schools to address TB and HIV & AIDS. Training conducted in 3 schools in MP in Jun-08. Planning is underway to conduct these in all the provinces between Sep-Nov-08

3.2

Enhance focus on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, asthma and hypertension

3.2.1

Complete a framework for long term care for people with NCDs

Health, DSD

Nov-08

The tool for assessment of long term care for people with NCD has been developed. A workshop is scheduled for end Sep-08 to finalise the tool (framework)

3.2.2

Implement the Diabetes Declaration

Health, DoE, DSD

Dec-08

A workshop was held in Jul-08 and the implementation document on diabetes declaration has been developed and circulated for comments due mid Sep-08

3.3

Maintain effective malaria prevention and control activities among malaria affected communities

3.3.1

Ensure that indoor residual spray coverage for malaria vector control is >85% of targeted houses

Health

Sep-08

Provinces will be employing and training additional temporary spray operators as from Jul-08 with the view to commence with indoor residual house spraying in Aug-08

3.3.2

Develop and implement malaria health promotion activities in the four affected provinces commencing in July 2008

Health

Jul-08

Education awareness campaigns have been initiated in Limpopo and plans are being prepared to initiate similar health promotion activities in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga

3.4

Bring about the reduction of cost of medicines at retail outlets through use of medicine pricing regulations

Health

Dec-08

The dispensing fee for Pharmacists was gazetted on 1 Dec-06 but has been challenged by the pharmacy association. A court date is being finalised. An International Benchmarking draft methodology was also gazetted in Dec-06

3.5

Continue implementation of the National Strategic Plan for HIV and AIDs (A 12)

3.5.1

Complete a report on 2007 indicators

Health, DoE, DSD

Mar-08

The 2007 SADC HIV and AIDS Report was compiled and submitted to the SADC Secretariat in Apr-08. The 2007 Annual National HIV & Syphilis Prevalence Survey data has been analysed and the writing of the report is underway

3.5.2

Ensure implementation of life skills, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) education and HIV prevention programmes in 80% of primary and secondary schools

DoE, DSD, Health

Mar-09

HIV and AIDS programmes are offered in all schools as part of the Life orientation curriculum. Peer Education Camps were held in Free State and KwaZulu Natal, which involved 94 learners and 47 educators

3.5.3

Initiate integrated microfinance and gender education interventions starting in all provinces

DoE, DSD, Health

Dec-08

In Apr-08, a partnership with Old Mutual called "Money Talks" was launched. Macro finance and gender education are part of the school curriculum. Guidelines on dealing with Sexual Harassment were sent to all schools

3.5.4

Increase the percentage of adults who have ever had an HIV test from 25% to 35%

Health, DoE, DSD

Mar-09

To date 93% of primary health facilities provide counseling and testing. The number of clients tested for HIV (excluding antenatal) is 1 474 437 and the number of lay counselors on stipend is 6 815

3.5.5

Increase the number of HIV positive women starting a comprehensive package of care from 25000 to 35 000

Health, DoE, DSD

Mar-09

Provinces are still in the process of collecting statistics on the current number of positive and pregnant women starting the package

3.6

Implementation of the new TB Strategic Plan (A 12)

3.6.1

All provinces develop and implemented advocacy, communication and social mobilisation plans

Health, DCS

Jul-08

53 awareness campaigns were conducted in Limpopo and TB day activities were conducted in Free State and KZN. 75 journalists were trained on information on MDR , XDR and TB strategy in KZN, Gauteng & Eastern Cape

3.6.2

Reduce TB defaulter rates from 10% to 7% through the establishment of TB tracer teams and training of over 3 000 health personnel in the management of this disease

Health, DCS

Mar-09 & Ongoing

20% health facilities have TB tracing teams. 5 vehicles were hired for the 8 tracing teams in the Eastern Cape, 6 vehicles were hired for KZN and 1 for the North West. It is envisaged that improved tracing outcomes will be noted in the coming quarters

3.6.3

Train at least 3500 health personnel in the clinical management of TB and drug resistant TB

Health, DCS

Dec-08

128 people have been trained on Drug Resistant TB Management infection control, 604 on electronic TB register, 177 on data management and 2211 on TB management. Total trained so far is 3120

3.6.4

Ensure that all laboratory confirmed MDR and XDR patients are on treatment and that the National TB Reference laboratory is fully functional

Health, DCS

Mar-09

100% of patients confirmed with MDR and XDR-TB have started on treatment

4

MEETING THE INCREASING CHALLENGE OF HOUSING AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT

4.1

Implement government's comprehensive programme dealing with human settlement and social infrastructure

4.1.1

Monitor that the R42 bn committed by Financial Institutions towards financing housing development and/or ownership in the affordable housing sector is appropriately distributed

Housing, NT

Dec-08

To date the Financial Institutions (Banks) indicate that over R39, 6 billion has been released for financing housing development and/or ownership. Banks are getting increasingly involved on the supply and development side of the housing delivery process

4.1.2

Conclude the transformation of the NHFC and increase the lending towards lower income groups

Housing, NT

Dec-08

The NHFC's offering of end-user finance for home ownership targets 8000 loans in townships and "sterile" neighbourhoods

4.1.3

Introduce measures to ensure homeownership is affordable on a sustainable basis

Housing, DPLG, DTI, NT

Oct-08

Over 100 000 units are planned in mixed income and multiple use projects. The design of the subsidy voucher system for building materials in rural areas to support the self-build initiative is underway and due to be finalised in Oct-08

4.1.4

Scale up delivery of affordable rental stock

Housing, DLA, DPLG, NT

Jul-08

The amendments to the Rental Housing Act have been finalised and improved regulation of the tenant-landlord relations is envisaged. The Social Housing Bill is near finalisation in Parliament

4.1.5

Scale up the development of transitional housing areas to accommodate households living in vulnerable conditions

Housing, DHA, DLA, DPLG, DPW, DSD, NT, SALGA

Dec-08

Implementation of this programme is up-scaled in view of the formalisation of informal settlements. The housing delivery programme for the year will see the delivery of over 265 000 units to house occupants of informal settlements and backyard dwellers

4.1.6

Acquire suitable land to meet the requirements and objectives of sustainable human settlements

Housing, DLA, DPE, DPLG, DPW, NT, SALGA

Nov-08

The establishment of the Housing Development Agency is at an advanced stage. In the interim, land assembly and acquisition for human settlements is being undertaken through the housing entity (SERVCON Housing Solutions)

4.1.7

Introduce mechanisms to counter the perverse incentives that undermine the Housing Programme

Housing, DSD, NT

Sep-08

Measures such as legislative review and by-law enforcement have been introduced to improve regulation of informal settlements. Municipal Councilors have been trained on the housing policy and programme to ensure accurate information at the local level

4.1.8

Finalise the processing of the Land Use Management Bill

DLA

Jul-08

The Bill was approved by Cabinet in Mar-08 and the first Briefing to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs was in May-08. The public hearings are scheduled for Aug-08

4.2

Improve capacity of municipalities to ensure that the target of providing basic services is met

DWAF, DPLG

Dec-08

8, 271 buckets have been removed between Apr-Jun-08. 1 271 458 people have been served with water from Apr-07 to Mar-08. 122, 785 households were provided access to sanitation between Apr-Jun-08

4.3

Complete concrete plans on implementation of the final stages of programmes to meet the targets for universal access to water, sanitation and electricity (A 10)

DWAF, DME, DPLG, Housing

Apr-08

Targeted support in key areas of programme management has been given. Technical support in planning and reporting is being provided to Water Services Authorities

5

FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION

5.1

Improve Food Security

5.1.1

Using Household Food Production Programme amongst others, improve the food security amongst the most food insecure and vulnerable communities

DoA, DLA, DSD

Dec-08

To date 15 765 production packages have been distributed. Further to this, the first three Telefood projects have been implemented in South Africa

5.1.2

Develop financing requirements for the farmer support programme (MAFISA) focusing mainly on areas of large concentrations of farm dwellers and those with high eviction rates

DoA, DLA

Dec-08

In Apr-08 a total of 11 clients received MAFISA production loans and the total amount disbursed is R255 195, 00

5.1.3

Revive agricultural state and state-supported community schemes to help communities

DoA, DLA

Dec-08

From Jan-Apr-08 eleven farmers were settled and a total of 2844 hectares were disposed from Jan-Apr-08

5.1.4

2585 outstanding claims to be settled

DLA, DoA, Housing

Mar-09

The Commission has settled over 95% of the 79 696 total claims lodged and is left with only 4 998 very complex, rural claims. This has seen the restoration of 1.9 million hectares through restitution alone

5.1.5

Finalise the review of the willing-buyer willing-seller principle, land acquisition models and possible manipulation of land prices; and regulate conditions under which foreigners buy land, including speeding up the resolution of remaining cases of land restitution programme

DLA, DoA, Housing

May-08

The DLA has finalised the audit of the state land, which consisted of 228 000 parcels of state land on national database, amounting to about 23 million hectares. This exercise is key to ensuring efficient public land administration

5.1.6

Establish food gardens in schools

DoE, DoA, DWAF

Dec-08

To date, 6 503 schools have vegetable gardens

5.2

Implement the National School Nutrition Programme in 17 900 primary schools

DoE, DoA

Dec-08

Almost 6 041 000 learners in 17 899 quintile 1, 2 and 3 schools receive meals. The National School Nutrition Programme guidelines document has been submitted for approval. A call for the next financial year business plans are underway

6

SECOND ECONOMY INTERVENTIONS: SOCIAL SECTOR CLUSTER ASPECTS

6.1

Extend Expanded Public Works Programme

6.1.1

Explore further massification of the Home and Community Based Care and other initiatives

DPW, DPLG, DSD, Social Cluster, Health

Jul-08

Total number of beneficiaries as at 1st Quarter 2008/09 is 1 555 161. Total caregivers receiving stipend as at 1st Quarter 2008/09 is 32 424. Total caregivers trained as at 1st Quarter 2008/09 is 9 967

6.1.2

Expand access to Early Childhood Development by doubling the number of children enrolled in Early Childhood Development to over 600 000 through 1 000 new sites with more than 3 500 practitioners trained and employed, and increasing the number of care-givers (A 11)

DSD, DoE, DPW, Health

Mar-09

For the period Apr-Jun-08 nationally 330 new ECD sites have been registered bringing 11 583 new children into the system. All the provinces meet the minimum subsidy of R9.00 per day per child

6.2

Implementation of ISRDP & URP

6.2.1

Develop an implementation framework for the Planning, Financing and Monitoring protocol and pilot in some of the ISRDP and URP nodes

DPLG, DHA, DWAF, Housing

Jul-08

All Urban Nodes have Spatial Development Framework's guiding tool for municipal action in terms of its IDPs and LEDs. Project Khulis'mnotho aimed at improving local economic development in 17 Districts has commenced

6.2.2

Documenting of the lessons learnt in the 8 years of implementing the ISRDP/URP

DPLG, DHA, DWAF, Housing

Dec-08

The findings and the recommendations of the study on the Lessons Learnt have been shared with the Social Sector Cluster. The Mid-term Review of the ISRDP programme has been completed

6.3

Implement the Rural Transport Strategy for South Africa by establishing an Integrated Rural Transport Development Programme (RTDP) in six rural districts

DoT, DPLG, DPW

Dec-08

The Memoranda of Agreements for the provision of the Rural Transport Projects (Special Projects) have been signed and funds will be transferred to respective District Municipalities for implementation

6.4

Develop geographical rural accessibility information and mapping system which will inform and report on inter-sectoral investments and social service delivery projects

DoT

Dec-08

A Specialist Service Provider was appointed. The mapping will commence with phase one comprising of six rural district municipalities which are part of the Public Transport Strategy Action Plan. The completion date for phase one is still Dec-08

7

EDUCATION- BROADENING ACCESS AND IMPROVING QUALITY

7.1

Support for education and skills development in support of economic growth

7.1.1

Recapitalise all FET colleges, ensuring relevance to the needs of the economy

DoE, DoL, NT

Mar-08

The final year of recapitalisation began in Apr-08. Detailed plans from all 50 Colleges for expenditure of R795 mil on infrastructure, equipment and human resources have been approved. Monitoring visits to assess progress will take place in Jun-Jul-08

7.1.2

Allocate more resources to provide financial assistance to trainees in need in FET colleges to significantly expand the availability of scarce skills

DoE, DoL, NT

Mar-08

R220 million has been awarded to students enrolled on scarce skills programmes in 2008

7.1.3

Double the number of matric Maths passes to 50 000 by 2009

DoE, DoL

Dec-09

500 Dinaledi schools are being closely monitored and provided with extra materials and dedicated additional Maths and Science teachers. These schools are expected to contribute 10 000 of the 50 000 Maths passes next year

7.1.4

Improve cooperation and alignment of programmes between SETAs and the Further Education and Training Colleges as well as institutions of higher education

DoL, DoE

Ongoing

Service providers have been appointed and a survey on current relationships between SETAs and public FET/HETs is progressing

7.1.5

Double output of universities in priority sectors by aligning NSFAS and subsidy funding with scarce skills

DoE, DoL

Dec-09

DoE has allocated R439m to improving the facilities at disadvantaged institutions, for the support of key skills areas, including Faculties of Engineering and Technology

7.1.6

Increase the resource allocation for Research and Development and Innovation to reach 1% of GDP, and double the pool of young researchers

DST, DoE

Dec-09

R195 million has been set aside for the strengthening of the scientific capacity of higher education institutions. National spending on R&D stands at 0.9% of GDP

7.1.7

Complete Grade 3 literacy and numeracy baseline assessments in all districts

DoE

Dec-08

Grade 3 literacy and numeracy baseline assessments have been conducted in 14 QIDS-UP districts. By Nov-08 all districts will have baseline information for monitoring the quality of learning and teaching in literacy and numeracy in grades 1 to 6

7.1.8

Support all teachers in using resources to strengthen the teaching of literacy and numeracy in the Foundation Phase

DoE

Dec-08

Training on the foundation phase assessment guidelines and the use of the reading was conducted in the EC. Guidelines for teaching literacy and languages is being finalised and will be distributed to all provinces

7.1.9

Implement Mass literacy campaign to reach 300 000 adults in 2008

DoE, DCS, DoL, SAPS

Dec-08

The Kha Ri Gude campaign officially started with classes on 14 Apr-08. The current rate of participation indicates that the campaign will reach 100% of its targeted learners

7.2

Improve provision of general education

7.2.1

Popularise and implement measures for prevention and management of Learner Pregnancy

DoE

Dec-08

The DoE held a joint symposium on learner pregnancy matters with teacher unions in Jun-08. Teacher support materials are being developed to assist teachers in the prevention and management of learner pregnancy in schools

7.2.2

Popularise and Implement Guidelines on Sexual Harassment and violence in Public Schools

DoE, SAPS

Dec-08

The Guidelines on Sexual Harassment and Violence in Public Schools are currently being printed and the booklet is posted in the DoE website. The Guidelines were presented to the South African Schools Principals Association Forum in Jun-08

7.2.3

All schools to have access to clean water and sanitation

DWAF, DoE

Dec-10

The programme has not yet reported on the number of schools provided with water and sanitation from April to June 2008/09. Implementation plans for all regions have been developed. Scope of work has been determined in identified schools in regions

7.2.4

Eliminate compulsory school fees in 60% of primary and secondary schools

DoE

Dec-09

Forty percent of learners are now in no fee schools in terms of the South Africa Schools Act. Planning has proceeded well for the increasing of the percentage of no fee schools in 2009 to 60%

7.2.5

Implement QIDS-UP programme to improve performance in poorest schools, including supply additional teaching and learning resources in Foundation Phase Literacy and Numeracy to 3 500 schools, and support teachers in using those resources

DoE, NT

Dec-08

A teachers handbook on teaching and reading was supplied to all schools. Assessment frameworks were distributed to all schools to plan, teach and assess learners

7.2.6

Implement Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) for educators

DoE, DPSA, NT

Mar-08

Payments for OSD backdated to Jan-08 were made on 30 May-08 to educators. Other matters related to the agreement are being dealt with. Timeframes to conclude matters range from end of June to 30 Dec-08

7.2.7

Resource poor schools and monitor learning outcomes (A 6)

DoE

May-08

1 500 reading tool kits are being distributed to schools in four languages. The toolkits have been provided through donor funding

8

COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-POVERTY INTERVENTIONS

8.1

Define clearly the poverty matrix of our country

DSD, DPLG, NT, StatsSA

Jul-08

A draft poverty matrix has been drafted through the identification of key projects in the social and economic clusters. The matrix will be completed once the development of the national database of households living in poverty has been accomplished

8.2

Develop a proper database of households living in poverty, including identifying and implementing specific interventions relevant to these households

DSD, DPLG, NT, StatsSA

Apr-08

A document outlining key aspects of the development of a national database of households living in poverty has been finalised. A draft template for the identification of households living in poverty will be presented to the Social Sector Cluster

8.3

Monitor progress in these households as the programmes take effect in graduating them out of poverty

DPLG, DSD, NT, StatsSA

Jul-08 & ongoing

The DPLG is an active participant of the task team responsible for the War on Poverty Campaign which was launched in the Xhariep District Municipality of the Free State Province

8.4

Address all indigence, especially the high numbers of women and children so affected

DPLG, DSD

Dec-08 & ongoing

In the last year up to Mar-08, indigent household access to free basic water has increased from 73% to 77%, access to Free Basic Electricity for indigent households have increased from 60% to 73 %

8.5

Co-ordinate and align all anti-poverty programmes to maximise impact and avoid wastage and duplication

SS and ES Clusters

Dec-08

The July Cabinet Lekgotla approved the request for public consultations of the Anti-Poverty Strategy

8.6

Accelerate the training of Family Social Workers at professional and auxiliary levels to ensure that identified households are properly supported and monitored

DSD, DoE, Health

2008 & ongoing

R71, 000 worth of study debts of students who had completed their studies but could not have their results released by universities were paid by the department and the said social workers were placed as employees of the department at provincial level

8.7

Explore new initiatives which will progressively improve the social wage

DSD, DME, DPLG, DWAF, Housing

Jul-08

Work in progress

8.8

Review the structures delegated to carry out functions aimed at improving services being provided to vulnerable sectors such as veterans, women and youth and examine the most appropriate arrangements

DPSA, Presidency

Dec-08

The Cluster was briefed by the Military Veterans (MVs) Association on support required from the Social Sector departments. It was agreed that a framework that will guide departments' engagement with the MVs must be developed

8.9

Deal with main remaining challenges in sanitation and refuse removal by 2010, especially in rural communities and other areas of human settlement

DWAF

Dec-10

During the period of Apr-Jun-08, household sanitation delivery is 122, 785, excluding bucket eradication. Including bucket eradication the total number of households served is 131, 056

8.10

Address culture of non-payment, billing systems, control mechanisms and indigent policies so as to achieve the objectives of Free Basic Services Policy

DPLG

Jul-08

A stakeholder workshop was held with provinces in Jul-08 to discuss support for municipal indigent policies, of the 7 provinces that attended and reported, all have started support programmes with municipalities to strengthen indigent targeting

8.11

Complete fieldwork of the national livelihood/income dynamics survey at household level

Presidency

Jun-08

The fieldwork was completed in Jun-08. The report is to be submitted on completion of phase 2 of NIDS by SALDRU, UCT. The fieldwork faced challenges related to refusals by some respondents

8.12

Access road construction through EPWP

DPW, DOT

Dec-08

All business plans from provinces for 2008/09 have been analysed and are largely compliant. A meeting is planned jointly with DOT and provincial transport departments to present the 4th quarter report and a formal feedback on the business plans received

8.13

Eradication of mud schools through IDT/EPWP

DPW, DoE

Jun-09

The additions to the baseline per province have been confirmed over the MTEF. For 2008/09 238 projects have been identified to date, across all provinces except Mpumalanga

8.14

Making all government buildings accessible to persons with disabilities

DPW

Dec-08

Of all the buildings identified so far, the department has selected ten that are currently utilised by SAPS in Northern Cape as pilot projects for implementation in the 2008/09 financial year. The rest will be implemented in the next financial year

8.15

Implement the Environmental Rehabilitation Programme

DPW, DEAT

Dec-08

The domestic waste collection programme has been introduced in 28 municipalities. A budget of R2, 9m has been allocated for the piloting of the food waste programme

8.16

Rehabilitation programme of unused/under-utilised government buildings

DPW

Dec-08

Procurement instructions have been issued for 120 unutilised buildings that are being refurbished. Of the 120 buildings, five projects are at the implementation stage and fifteen at the planning stage

8.17

Operationalisation of War against Poverty (A 8)

DSD, DPLG, SS and ES Clusters, Presidency

Jun-08

The War on Poverty Campaign was launched on Thursday 14 August 2008 in Xhariep, Free State

9

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS

9.1

Link up 10 000 unemployed graduates with economic opportunities

UYF, IDT

Mar-09

800 unemployed graduates have been trained through GDP. 358 unemployed youth were placed in employment opportunities through the JOBS Programme. 100 youth were trained to pursue further learning opportunities

9.2

Intensify the National Youth Service Programme (NYSP) by engaging at least 70 000 youth including starting a graduated increase of the intake in the Military Skills Development programme of the South African National Defence Force from the current 4 000 to 10 000

UYF, Presidency, SANDF, NYC

Mar-09

6000 unemployed and unskilled young people participated in NYS Category1 projects. 8750 volunteers from 15 HETs have been mobilised to serve in NYS Category2 volunteer projects. 11000 skilled and unskilled people mobilised serve in NYS Category3 project

9.3

Expand the reach of enterprise development initiatives such as business support and microfinance services resulting in sustainable economic opportunities for about 65 000 youth

UYF

Mar-09

36, 167 in-school youth have started entrepreneurship training. 287 out of school youth are undergoing entrepreneurship development training. 21 young entrepreneurs have been linked to business opportunities

9.4

Intensify efforts to integrate youth development into the mainstream of government policies and programmes within the framework of the National Youth Policy

NYC, Presidency

Mar-09

Refined draft policy was presented to the Presidential Youth Working Group in Jun-08. Commitment was received for adoption of the policy. Communiqué was sent out to all Ministers for endorsement of the policy

9.5

Strengthen partnership with the private sector by operationalising and institutionalising the Youth Development Forum which aims to mobilise private sector support for youth development initiatives

Presidency, NYC, UYF

Mar-09

The YDF Task team has finalised guidelines for the Adopt a School project to be launched in Sep-08. Business plans on other potential projects will be presented to the Working Committee

9.6

Strengthen the capacity of 120 Youth Advisory Centres so that they can deliver information on careers, business support, employment, microfinance, healthy living and personal development to over one million youth

UYF

Mar-09

130 915 youth have been serviced at Youth Advisory Centres. 39 additional YAC points have been operationalised. 31, 071 youth accessed information services through the SAY Card Programme

9.7

Initiate a process towards the establishment of the National Youth Development Agency

Presidency, DoL, NT, NYC

Mar-09

The Task Team developed a draft framework for establishment of the Agency. The Framework will be discussed with the Ministers responsible for overseeing the process (i.e. Ministers in The Presidency, Labour, Finance & DPSA)

9.8

Employ 5 000 young people as part of the Expanded Public Works Programme in the maintenance of government buildings

DPW, DoL

Mar-09

An internal meeting that was held recently has confirmed that 155 NDPW projects for 2008/09 will be able to recruit 5, 176 beneficiaries. A coordination meeting held with provincial NYS coordinators confirmed the recruitment targets for 2008/09