Appointment of third National Planning Commission (2021-2026)

The Minister in the Presidency, Mr Mondli Gungubele, accompanied by Deputy Minister Siweya and Deputy Minister Kekana, today officially welcomed the newly appointed members of the third National Planning Commission (NPC). 
 
The NPC Commissioners were appointed by President Ramaphosa in terms of the revised Green Paper: National Planning Commission of 2010 to serve as an independent advisory body and think-tank. 
 
The third NPC will be led by Minister Gungubele as the Chairperson and Professor Tinyiko Maluleke, as Deputy Chairperson. 
 
The third NPC has a mandate to:
1.Lead the development of a strategy for a post Covid-19 economy and society to deal with the country’s triple challenge of poverty, unemployment and inequality by 2030.  
2.Support strong leadership that will be required to mobilize society to promote the acceleration in implementing the National Development Plan towards 2030.
3.Assist in forging a conversation among key stakeholders, leading to effective and impactful social compacts on a number of key issues facing the country. 
4.Advise on key issues such as food security, water security, energy choices, economic development, the economy’s structure, social cohesion, education, health, 4IR, public transport, industrial development, spatial planning and climate change.
5.Undertake research and building a body of evidence on critical matters for long term planning and development of South Africa. Strengthen the use of evidence and the quality of empirical data, generated from impact assessments for national planning.
6.Monitor, review and assess progress in achieving the NDP.
7.Provide evidence-based advice on futuristic national planning and foresight scenario planning to implement the plan towards 2030 better.
8.Contribute to the development of international partnerships and networks on national planning. 
 
Below is the full list of Commissioners. 
1.Dr Tshilidzi Madzivhandila 
2.Prof Julian Douglas May 
3.Prof Mark Swilling 
4.Ms Nikiwe Bikitsha
5.Dr Sibusiso Mkwanazi 
6.Mr Ravindra Ravi Naidoo 
7.Prof Mohammed Jahed 
8.Dr Yaccob Abba Omar 
9.Dr Morne Mostert
10.Ms Lebohang Liepollo Pheko 
11.Dr Tshepo Feela 
12.Ms Tanya Cohen 
13.Dr Guy Lamb
14.Prof Mashupye Maserumule 
15.Prof Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu
16.Ms Pearl Pillay 
17.Ms Sue Bannister
18.Dr Ntuthuko Bhengu
19.Dr Pulane Molokwane
20.Dr Siphamandla Zondi
21.Dr Phakama Ntshongwana 
22.Ms Mollo Makhiba
23.Dr Boitumelo Ramatsetse
24.Ms Phumzile Chifunyise
25.Ms Mary Metcalfe
26.Ms Joanne Yawitch 
 
The third Commission, according to Minister Gungubele, “is expected to provide thought leadership, evidence-based advice, foresight and futuristic planning as well as sustainable solutions that inspire and guide the national development trajectory”. 
 
The Commissioners, who will serve on a part-time basis for a term of five years, will be supported by a full time Secretariat under the leadership of Dr Kefiloe Masiteng who is the Acting Secretary of Planning. 
 
 
Media enquiries: Ministry Spokesperson, Nonceba Mhlauli - 072 623 3462/ Nonceba@dpme.gov.za / NPC Spokesperson, Sandisiwe Mapine -  071 370 1048 / Sandisiwe@dpme.gov.za 
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria