The power of positive thinking

The power of positive thinking

What are the positive elements of the new South Africa? v health
The fight against

smoking has been fought successfully. Smoking is banned in: All public places Government buildings

The power of positive thinking

What are the positive elements of

the new South Africa? v education

compared to 25% today

In 1994 only 14% of us had a Matric certificate

The power of positive thinking

What are the positive elements of

the new South Africa? v living conditions

In 1994 30% of us were living in poverty

compared to 14% today. In 1994 only 55% of us owned houses in urban areas compared to 73% today In 1994 45%of us belonged to the middle class compared to 54% today

The power of positive thinking

What are the positive elements of

the new South Africa? v people relations

The power of positive thinking

What are the positive elements of

the new South Africa? v communication

Today 48% of households can now watch TV

compared to 27% in 1994 Today 24% of us have a cellphone compared to a practically zero base in 1994.

The power of positive thinking

What are the positive elements of

the new South Africa? v agriculture

Jan Jansen: from worker to owner

Jan Jansen, of the Elgin Valley in the Western Cape decided that he didn't want to be a farm labourer for the rest of his life. Instead, he made sure that his dreams of owning the soil on which he toiled, and producing beautiful wine for the world to share, became a reality.

The power of positive thinking

What are the positive elements of

the new South Africa? entrepreneurship

In 1994 inflation was at 15% compared to 6%

currently. The debt-to-GDP ratio was at 50% in 1994 and it is now at 39%