A recent survey conducted in the Transkei gives some important clues as to Holomisa s chances of success. Since the winner of the Coloured vote will likely win both the Northern and Western Cape provinces, Cosatu will have to exert all its influence to reverse voting trends in 1999. The enigma of the Coloured vote has been the subject of several recent surveys in the Western Cape. Conflicts within the National Party have apparently left room for political entrepreneurship. An Update by Edward Osborn Gear is performing just as should have been expected.
Jobless growth is only one aspect of an economy growing leaner and meaner.
Although simply promoting growth will not suffice, there are measures that can be taken to facilitate the process. As South Africa opens itself to international competition, a comprehensive industrial policy is essential. South Africa could lead the continent in exploring new ways for government and industry to cooperate and support development. Since government expediture affects differerent groups of women and men differently, it is important that the budget be scutinized under a gender lens. The mega event is a little understood phenomenon.