A forum is being established between the department and the SOCs to implement this programme which includes a mechanism to help young entrepreneurs to access capital using the collaboration of the development finance institutions such as Khula, National Empowerment Fund, Industrial Development Corporation through a dedicated fund, an idea that will be finalised by the end of this financial year. Through the SOC operations, investment programmes and developmental interventions we are laying a foundation for growth, investment and employment creation in the South African economy. I am confident that by 2020, the South African economy will be operating at a very different level because of the initiatives that we are taking through our SOC today. In addition, because of the bold decisions taken by our SOC's to effect transformation and bring into the fold black players, we should see an increased participation by black people in business in areas where they had hitherto been faced with barriers. We hope these black people who will get such opportunities will act decisively and magnanimously to open up space for more. I thank you. Issued by the Department of Public Enterprises, April 12 2012 http://www.politicsweb.co.za/politicsweb/view/politicsweb/en/page72308?oid=292717& sn=Marketingweb+detail&pid=90389
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