Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent discussions she has had with the South African government about the integration of black and minority ethnic groups into the wealth creating process; and if she will make a statement.

DFID bilateral assistance to South Africa provides support to the Government of South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP), a key objective of which is to broaden social cohesion and redress inequalities of the past. This includes funding specifically aimed at promoting inclusive growth and the environment for job creation.

DFID’s current bilateral development programme in South Africa will end in 2015. The UK’s engagement with South Africa from 2015 will, however, include a focus on sharing skills and knowledge to accelerate poverty reduction and tackle inequality.