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Public administration and defence compulsory social security
South Africa’s defence capability, performance, partners and rising global risks
Contents [hide] The Russia-Ukraine war is demonstrating how agile, technology-driven warfare dominated by drones, missiles and precision systems is starting to undermine traditional on-the-ground troops and heavy equipment. South Africa’s...
Manufacturing
The power of the mill: Food security and the evolution of South Africa’s grain sector
Contents [hide] Flour and grain mill products are central to food security and the backbone of the agro-processing ecosystem. Grains are a critical input for baking, brewing, animal feed, and...
Human health and social work activitiesSouth Africa
South Africa’s Healthcare Challenges and the Future of Universal Health Coverage
Contents [hide] Healthcare is a vital cog in any economy. When the nation’s workforce is healthy, there is more economic activity, businesses do well with less absenteeism and highly productive...
ManufacturingSouth Africa
South Africa’s Plastic Manufacturing Industry: Innovation, sustainability and investment opportunities
Contents [hide] Plastic is a versatile, cost-effective, and useful product with a wide array of applications in almost every industry, from food to transportation, packaging, and manufacturing. Technological innovations and...
South AfricaTransportation and storage
South Africa’s Rail at a Crossroads: Fixing Transnet to Drive Industrial Growth
Contents [hide] In the late 18th century, the steam engine, used in locomotives, was a foundational driver of the Industrial Revolution, stimulating the mass production of goods and facilitating the...
Electricity gas steam and air conditioning supplySouth Africa
The possibility of a power shift from Eskom and renewables producers in South Africa
Contents [hide] One cannot discuss the South Africa power crisis and electricity generation without focusing on Eskom, a longtime monopoly operator that remains the dominant supplier. The organisation is a...
Agriculture forestry and fishingSouth Africa
Preserving and Processing of Fruit and Vegetables in South Africa
Contents [hide] Agricultural production is an inherently seasonal activity globally and in South Africa. This poses a challenge for the agro-processing and manufacturing industries, which often struggle to maintain consistent...
Mining and quarryingSouth Africa
South Africa’s mining decline and its impact on economic growth
Contents [hide] Continued trend in the South African mining industry It is clear that South African mining production has been in decline for quite some time, a critical issue for...
