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SummaryTech Industry is ExpandingWhat makes the 4IR stand outTraining the next generation to understand the consequences and benefitsThe country’s Tech industry is experiencing significant market growth.1 It is being argued that the continent is in the midst of a tech revolution, with certain nations displaying unparalleled growth.2 In particular, South Africa has proven itself as a particular reliable generator of revenue and innovator of technology, leading the way in the disruptive delivery of services such as mobile software, electronic banking and security software.3 South Africa has started to receive more interest from offshore investors, with big- name brands currently operating in the country, including IBM, Intel and Microsoft.4 But what are the reasons given for...

South African families are struggling to make ends meet.1 An average family of four is struggling to afford basic food.2 For a couple and their two children basic healthy eating food costs about R 3, 614.3 This is around R 443 more than a year ago.4 This is according to the latest research by the Bureau for Food and agricultural Policy (BFAP) which showed that South Africa’s food inflation was still stubbornly high at 11.8 percent – but was showing signs of decline.5 The BFAP Thrifty Healthy Food Basket (THFB) measures the cost of basic healthy eating for low-income households in South Africa.6 The methodology considers national nutrition guidelines, typical food intake patterns of lower-income households, official Stats SA food retail prices, and typical household demogr...

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4IR To Take Centre Stage in South Africa’s Market