Fourth Industrial Revolution
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UJ academic awarded Unesco Chair to advance digital inclusion and cultural equity in Africa
The Chair, held by Professor Prinola Govenden, will focus on addressing digital inclusion, cultural representation and equitable access to knowledge in Africa’s rapidly evolving…
The case for a special commission on the 4IR and law reform
The country needs a dynamic body to help the legislative framework adapt to rapid tech changes, such as artificial intelligence, balancing innovation with ethics, security and…
Reimagining employment in the age of the fourth industrial revolution
Once jobs were clearcut relationships between employer and employee, but in the gig economy labour laws often fall short
Navigating the future: Law meets the fourth industrial revolution
Legal systems need to balance accountability, fairness and transparency with innovation
The Enduring Value of Postgrad Education
Staying ahead of the curve in a constantly changing world
How the 4IR is turning SA’s banking systems into a crime scene
As digital banking gains popularity, criminals have adjusted their online and social engineering tactics
Technology in SA – who will ignite the flame of transformation?
It is time for government departments to embrace digital transformation and benefit from the limitless opportunities that the fourth industrial revolution brings
Run to the ground, Post Office and SABC fight for relevance
Having struggled to keep up with changing markets, the two entities under the department of communications are in states of financial disrepair
How to address inequality embedded in the fourth industrial revolution
Lightweight wireless communication protocols can enable reduced costs for internet connectivity. Hubs of “set-top-boxes” for education can be installed in classrooms and…
How the fourth industrial revolution is changing healthcare for the better
AI, collaborative robots, virtual reality and other new tech can lead to better healthcare.
South Africa must use 4IR technologies in the fight against corruption
While technology can help prevent illegal activities that harm economies and societies, it cannot do it alone
South Africa must bridge digital divide to best benefit from 4IR
Most of SA’s youth will be left behind without investment in technology and infrastructure to support online learning from basic education up
Tshilidzi Marwala took University of Johannesburg to a new level
The vice-chancellor will be missed but his replacement is an accomplished and astute leader
Race on to replace UJ vice-chancellor Tshilidzi Marwala
Some groups are putting their weight behind an African candidate and others favour a woman
Youth lose out because many schools don’t offer maths and science
A teacher shortage is one reason learners are not doing these subjects but instead of giving up on these subjects, schools should turn to technology