SA2020 Consolidated Document

This report examines South Africa's potential development paths up to 2020, exploring various scenarios based on the country's political, economic, and social dynamics. It emphasizes the importance of visionary leadership, national cohesion, and active citizenship in overcoming challenges such as poverty, inequality, and unemployment. The report presents four distinct scenarios—Dead End, Slow Puncture, Sharp Right Turn, and All Aboard the Dual Carriageway—each reflecting different outcomes based on the choices made by South Africa's leadership and society. The scenarios range from a kleptocratic state with rampant corruption to a socially and economically inclusive nation. The report concludes that South Africa's future depends on collective efforts, shared understanding of challenges, and the pursuit of win-win solutions through partnerships and social solidarity.

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The research method involved a scenario planning process that engaged 25 young South Africans from various sectors over nine months. They participated in seven workshops and numerous meetings, discussing and debating a vision for South Africa's future and the paths that could lead to it. The process also benefited from insights from young people from other African countries. The scenarios reflect a consensus and necessary trade-offs, aiming to influence national debate and stimulate innovative solutions to societal challenges.

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The report provides a comprehensive analysis of South Africa's trajectory since the end of apartheid, focusing on the nation's achievements and challenges in the first decade of freedom. It discusses the Mont Fleur Scenarios and their influence on South Africa's development, highlighting the need for a new vision for 2020. The SA2020 Scenario planning process involved diverse young South Africans who debated the country's future, considering internal and external uncertainties. Four scenarios were developed: Dead End, Slow Puncture, Sharp Right Turn, and All Aboard the Dual Carriageway, each exploring different potential outcomes based on leadership decisions and societal actions. The report emphasizes the importance of strong, visionary leadership and national cohesion to address poverty, unemployment, and inequality, and to chart a path that aligns with South African values and aspirations.

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