Pitso 2025.5 - Operation Vulindlela, Growth by Another Means

You are cordially invited to Pitso 2025.5. This timely and critical discussion aims to explore the state of South Africa's structural reforms, economic recovery, and the future of public-private collaboration in driving inclusive growth.

Theme: Operation Vulindlela, growth by another means.

Points of Discussion:

1. Measuring the Impact of Operation Vulindlela: Successes and Shortcomings - How do you measure success within Operation Vulindlela?
2. Reform Bottlenecks: Political Resistance and Institutional Inertia - Where has resistance to reform been most pronounced – in departments, SOEs, or political circles?
3. Labour Market Reform vs. Social Protection: A Delicate Balance - What is Vulindlela’s position on labour reform, such as reducing red tape for hiring or easing immigration of skilled labour?
4. Private Sector Confidence and Structural Reform for Investment - How does Vulindlela engage the private sector in reform implementation (especially in energy, logistics, and water)?

Speakers:

• Piet Croucamp: Associate Professor
• Rudi Dicks: Head of the PMO in the Presidency

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