Based on the Election Manifesto and the Medium Term Strategic Framework, a set of 12 outcomes were developed through extensive consultation and discussion at both Ministerial and administrative levels. These outcomes reflect the desired development impacts we seek to achieve, given government’s policy priorities. Each outcome is clearly articulated in terms of measurable outputs and key activities to achieve the outputs.
The twelve key outcomes that have been identified and agreed to by Cabinet are:
1. Improved quality of basic education
2. A long and healthy life for all South Africans
3. All people in South Africa are and feel safe
4. Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
5. A skilled and capable workforce to support an inclusive growth path
6. An efficient, competitive and responsive economic infrastructure network
7. Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities with food security for all
8. Sustainable human settlements and improved quality of household life
9. A responsive, accountable, effective and efficient local government system
10. Environmental assets and natural resources that are well protected and continually enhanced
11. Create a better South Africa and contribute to a better and safer Africa and World
12. An efficient, effective and development oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship
These outcomes provide strategic focus and do not cover the whole of government work and activities. This does not mean that the other work of government that is not directly related to outcomes should be neglected.
