1st quarter
Ordinary South Africans seem very focused on issues to do with our neighbouring countries and there is tension between trade and resources. So too are they interested in matters to do with transport – roads and the rail network. In addition they are concerned with all forms of communication – cellular and the media. Ordinary people also seem to be interested in our foreign policies. There certainly are opportunities to get support from other nations but it also looks like there are some connections that are dubious.
There is an opportunity to fix the public service and to focus on the importance of being of service to society. This is going to need commitment on the part of those in these roles to be responsible and to do the right thing and more importantly to set up systems and processes that can deliver into the future.
The government seem to realise that the future lies with the youth and that education is important to our future as the chart also describes that the youth are dying from lack of opportunities.
Economically we need to focus on trade, but we also have to focus on the banking sector and avoid grey listing and continue to forge ahead with all matters affecting the judiciary.
We may be able to secure funding from outside sources which would certainly boost opportunities.
2nd quarter
The big issue this quarter seems to be around matters to do with the opposition and ordinary people seem to be getting organised and connected. It certainly looks like ordinary folk are more willing to protest about the lack of services in their everyday lives. The electricity crisis is causing chaos in everyday life. The youth are particularly ready to make themselves heard about the lack of opportunities and job creation. Women may also be finding their voices.
This is a difficult time financially for our country and economy. There are big issues connected to debt and taxation. Mining and agriculture and food security are a focus.
The President may be slightly overconfident, and it could be problematic. Does it relate to his legal woes? Ordinary people remain interested in our foreign policies and those known to be more hostile to our progress.
We may enjoy good fortune in the sporting arena, and this could boost our spirits.
3rd quarter
Disruptions continue in our everyday lives. Services are disrupted and electricity issues remain a concern. We need to make significant changes to our public service to correct this crisis. These moves need to be bold and innovative. We can’t expect to do the same old thing and get a different result.
The economy remains in a very difficult place with a massive debt burden and taxation issues. The opposition are well aware of the challenges to the economy and the road, rail and communication network.
The Government and President remain focused on our foreign policy especially connected to matters related to trade, the judiciary and the banking and legal sectors. Ordinary people are pinning their hopes on the judiciary. The youth are looking at opportunities further afield.
4th quarter
This looks to be a difficult period for South Africa. Ordinary people have serious financial concerns. The economy has serious financial restraints. The Government finds itself in a very difficult place. There are issues within Parliament needing to hold the government and or President to account. There is certainly an opportunity for Parliament and the Treasury to be a force for good and to recognise that ordinary people have had enough and that there are disruptive forces known to us causing chaos and disruptions in society.
A battle seems to be raging behind the scenes connected to the public service and the hospitals and prisons. Is this issue connected to spies within? This is certainly damaging our image in the world.
The road and rail network remains crippled. Overburdened with debt and decay. The situation with our neighbouring countries remains a crisis. All these issues continue to galvanise ordinary people to connect around important issues connected to the economy, our ability to move around on public transport and matters to do with land, mining and the agriculture sector. The opposition are well aware of all these critical matters and need to demonstrate leadership that is concerned about the bigger picture.
