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- Is South Africa Ready for the AI Revolution? The Impact of AI on Jobs & the EconomyIntroduction The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation is reshaping industries worldwide. While AI can increase efficiency and drive economic growth, it also raises concerns about job displacement. How will AI impact South Africa’s economy and workforce? Is the…
- South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis: Why Job Creation Policies Keep FailingIntroduction South Africa’s unemployment rate remains alarmingly high, with youth unemployment exceeding 45%. Despite government programs like the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI), YES Programme, and Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), job creation remains slow and unsustainable. What is going wrong,…
- The U.S. Cutting Foreign Aid to South Africa: What It Means for Businesses & DevelopmentIntroduction Recent reports indicate that the United States is considering cutting foreign aid to South Africa following diplomatic tensions. The potential reduction in funding raises serious concerns for economic development, trade relations, and aid-dependent sectors. What does this mean for…
- Bridging the Gap: How Data-Driven Research Can Solve South Africa’s Unemployment CrisisIntroduction South Africa’s unemployment rate remains one of the highest in the world, with 32.1% of the population jobless and youth unemployment surpassing 45%. Despite government interventions such as the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) and the National Pathway Management Network…
- How Policy Evaluations Influence Government Decisions in South AfricaIntroduction Government policies directly shape South Africa’s economy, social development, and public services. From employment initiatives to economic reforms, policymakers rely on research and data to guide their decisions. But how do they determine whether these policies are effective? This…
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