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Exploring the implementation of electronic voting in South Africa: policy discussion document
No full textCommissioned by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), FebruaryThe purpose of this document is to initiate a discussion on the potential implementation of electronic voting (e-voting) in South Africa. E-voting involves the use of digital electronic systems to cast, tally and transmit votes. As
technology evolves, it is essential to explore innovative methods to enhance the electoral process, increase voter participation, and ensure the integrity of elections. Digital transformation is accelerating in South Africa. Available statistics indicate that about 20 to 22 million people in South African use a smart phone, while the overall number of mobile connections is much higher and estimated to exceed 90 million by 2023 (Taylor, 2023).4 Census 2022 revealed that approximately 79% of the country has some form of internet access (StatsSA, 2022).N/
Comparing R&D: what South Africa can learn from other countries
No full textThis chapter explores which countries are best suited for comparison with South Africa in terms of patterns of R&D funding. It offers a bird’s-eye view of the socio-economic and R&D landscapes of three other countries and highlights the importance of researcher intensity in transitioning to a developed economy. Socioeconomic and STI indicators provide insights into how these areas may be related. The chapter raises questions about the movement of researchers between sectors and its impact on R&D intensity and economic development.
What is really holding back drone adoption in South African agriculture?
No full textAgriculture is undergoing a quiet but radical transformation across the globe. Technologies once viewed as futuristic, such as drones, are rapidly becoming integral tools on modern farms. According to DJI Agriculture’s 2024 Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, over 300 000 agricultural drones are now in operation across more than 100 countries, contributing to higher yields, reduced chemical usage and notable water savings. However, in South Africa, the adoption of this technology in agriculture remains somewhat limited.N/
Reclaiming African environmentalism: ecological struggles for wellbeing and habitability
No full textThe authors of Reclaiming African Environmentalism make the case that the relationships that indigenous and other marginalized minorities have formed with the land must be the primary considerations when planning and protecting Africa?s overall economic and ecological well-being.N/
Effectively responding to persistent barriers impacting on the implementation of inclusive education in South Africa’s schools for learners with special educational needs
Get PDFHSRC Policy Brief, JanuaryThe aim of this policy brief is to outline and discuss these persistent barriers impacting on the implementation of inclusive education for learners with SEN and provide recommendations towards the effective implementation of this type of education in urban, as well as rural, schools in South Africa.N/
South African national survey of research and experimental development: business at a glance, 2022/2023. Fact sheet 61
No full textResearch and experimental development in developed countries relies heavily on business to invest in R&D which increases economic growth through innovation and competitiveness in the product market. In South Africa, business is crucial to research and experimental development both as a performer and as a financer, with the sector providing most of its own R&D funding in 2022/23 (75.3%). Government support accounted for just over 16% of R&D funding in the business sector in 2022/23.N/
Innovation trends in the electricity, gas and water supply sector, 2019-2021
Get PDFThis brief examines how much innovation happened in the sector from 2019 to 2021, including the types of technologies businesses used, the innovation challenges they faced, and the outcomes of their innovations
Prevention product profiles for future options, including long-acting PrEP formulations and products: person-centred design choice in HIV prevention
No full textPaper presented at the HIV R4P: HIV Prevention Roadmap, Peru and Virtual, 6-10 OctoberN/
Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care VISITECT CD4 Advanced Disease compared to Alere Pima CD4, performed at point-of-care within the advanced HIV disease care package
Get PDFPaper presented at the 25th International AIDS Conference, Germany, 22-26 JulyPeople with advanced HIV disease (AHD) (CD4 5 years) have high mortality. CD4 testing is needed to implement the AHD care package. VISITECT® CD4 Advanced Disease (VISITECT; AccuBio Limited, UK) is a semiquantitative test showing a CD4 result of ≤200 cells/μL or >200 cells/μL. VISITECT had a 95% (95%CI 92-97%) sensitivity and 85% (95%CI 83-86%) specificity when tested on venous blood in laboratory conditions. We assessed VISITECT’s diagnostic accuracy compared to Alere PIMA CD4 (PIMA, Abbott, US), during pragmatic implementation at point-of care, within the AHD care package. We are conducting a prospective, multi-centre community-based active tuberculosis case-finding trial (TB TRIAGE+ TRIAL, NCT05526885). In South Africa we are testing a subset of PWH with PIMA (reference test, gives exact CD4 count) and VISITECT (index test, requires visual comparison of test line to 200-reference line). Nurses performing clinical evaluations and TB triage tests, also perform the two CD4 tests on the same venous blood sample, and if PIMA indicates a CD4≤200cells/μL, urine tuberculosis lipoarabinomannan and cryptococcal antigen testing.N/
