South Africa predictions for 2035

Read 12 predictions about South Africa in 2035, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for South Africa in 2035

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Politics predictions for South Africa in 2035

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Government predictions for South Africa in 2035

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Economy predictions for South Africa in 2035

Economy related predictions to impact South Africa in 2035 include:

  • Since 2020, the country's banking sector has been revolutionized by agile digitalized technologies that now make it possible to offer financial services to all South Africans, especially the millions who were previously unbanked. Likelihood: 75%1
  • South Africa's energy sector now employs 408,000 workers, up from 210,000 in 2019. Likelihood: 50%1
  • South Africa’s water-energy nexus leaves room for improvement.Link
  • What to expect from South Africa’s banks by 2035.Link

Technology predictions for South Africa in 2035

Technology related predictions to impact South Africa in 2035 include:

  • As of this year, artificial intelligence (AI) powered solutions have helped South Africa double the growth rate of its economy compared to 2020 levels, and boosted rates of business profitability by an average of 38 percent. Likelihood: 70%1
  • How artificial intelligence will impact the South African workforce.Link

Culture predictions for South Africa in 2035

Culture related predictions to impact South Africa in 2035 include:

  • Sub-Saharan Africa now has more working-age people than the rest of the world's regions combined. Likelihood: 70%1
  • The cost of one year of university has risen to an average of $254,000 rand compared to $59,000 in 2018. Likelihood: 60%1
  • How much it will cost to send your kids to school and university over the next 18 years in South Africa.Link
  • SA should celebrate its entrepreneurs and treat them like heroes.Link

Defense predictions for in 2035

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Infrastructure predictions for South Africa in 2035

Infrastructure related predictions to impact South Africa in 2035 include:

  • Demand reduction and conservation strategies, combined with supply enhancement measures, bring the water system in South Africa back into balance. Likelihood: 65%1
  • South Africa's water crisis is bigger than the Cape.Link

Environment predictions for South Africa in 2035

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Science predictions for South Africa in 2035

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Health predictions for South Africa in 2035

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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