South Africa predictions for 2022

Read 16 predictions about South Africa in 2022, 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 2022

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Politics predictions for South Africa in 2022

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Government predictions for South Africa in 2022

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Economy predictions for South Africa in 2022

Economy related predictions to impact South Africa in 2022 include:

  • South Africa’s debt-service costs reaches just over 18% of national revenue as of this year. Likelihood: 70%1
  • South Africa grows its economy by 3% compared to 2019. Likelihood: 50%1
  • Eskom, a South African electricity public utility, increases its electricity prices by 22.7% from that of 2019 levels. Likelihood: 80%1
  • The adoption of cloud-based information technology and business services generates nearly 112,000 new jobs in South Africa. Likelihood: 90%1
  • Cloud-based services are now one of the fast-growing technology segments in South Africa, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.9%. Likelihood: 80%1
  • SA could score $4bn chunk of Africa's huge banking potential.Link
  • Cloud to generate 112 000 new SA jobs by 2022.Link
  • Eskom granted permission to hike tariffs up 22.7% by 2022.Link
  • This is what South Africa could look like in 2022 under Ramaphosa.Link
  • South Africa's grim economic reality shrinks its budget aspirations.Link

Technology predictions for South Africa in 2022

Technology related predictions to impact South Africa in 2022 include:

  • Mtn is the first african company to officially enter the metaverse.Link

Culture predictions for South Africa in 2022

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Defense predictions for in 2022

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Infrastructure predictions for South Africa in 2022

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  • Building global art infrastructure from Nigeria: ART X Lagos and Lagos Biennial 2019.Link

Environment predictions for South Africa in 2022

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Science predictions for South Africa in 2022

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Health predictions for South Africa in 2022

Health related predictions to impact South Africa in 2022 include:

  • South Africa implements it's National Health Insurance (NHI) bill, which will cost 256 billion rands ($16.89 billion). Likelihood: 75%1
  • All South Africans become members of the NHI (National Health Insurance) fund this year. Likelihood: 60%1
  • 7 massive ways the NHI will affect you – from C-sections to registering with a doctor.Link
  • South Africa puts initial universal healthcare cost at $17 billion.Link

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

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