South African Futures 2035: can Bafana Bafana still score?

This report examines South Africa's potential futures up to 2035, focusing on economic growth, employment, politics, and poverty in relation to policy coherence and leadership.

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The research method involved updating population forecasts and creating alternative growth scenarios for South Africa up to 2035. The study used the International Futures (IFs) forecasting system to analyze the impact of various interventions on governance, infrastructure, health, education, and social grants. It also considered historical data, current policies, and global economic trends to inform the scenarios.

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The report explores South Africa's trajectory towards 2035, analyzing alternative growth scenarios and their effects on employment, politics, and poverty. It assesses the impact of policy incoherence and the electricity crisis on long-term prospects, suggesting that with better governance and inclusive practices, South Africa could achieve stability and prosperity. The study revisits the country's past, demographic shifts, and global influences, while considering the potential for a more inclusive future under different political and economic conditions.

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Categories: 2030s time horizon | 2035 | 2035 time horizon | English publication language | South Africa geographic scope | bafana bafana redux | demographics | development | development in south africa | economic growth | economy | electricity crisis | electricity supply | employment | foreign affairs | global influence | growth | inclusiveness | innovation | leadership | mandela magic lite | policy coherence | politics | poverty | research | security | unemployment