This paper argues briefly that government must meet its job creation promises. In spite of all the talk, South Africa remains one of the most difficult countries in the world to start and sustain a business. At the same time, the paper places on the agenda that the government does not have the monopoly on job creation. Against this background the paper looks at both options. It is acknowledged that the issues raised are important but most complex to articulate on a substantative scale. It is hoped that this paper will stimulate some reasoned debate by others.

This paper argues briefly that government must meet its job creation promises. In spite of all the talk, South Africa remains one of the most difficult countries in the world to start and sustain a business. At the same time, the paper places on the agenda that the government does not have the mo...