The Changing Face of South Africa's National System of Innovation, 1991–2001

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Kahn ◽  
William Blankley
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South African ◽  
Transition To Democracy ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
The South ◽  
Experimental Development ◽  
National System ◽  
Major Loss ◽  
National System Of Innovation ◽  
High Level

The article examines changes in the South African national system of innovation (NSI) since the onset of democracy in 1994. In particular, the recently completed 2001/02 Survey of Research and Experimental Development (R&D) is used to quantify the shifts in R&D activity for the major business, government and higher education players. The major flows of R&D expenditure are found to be within rather than between firms. Interaction between higher education and firms is encouraged by agency funding and is increasing from a relatively low base. The NSI itself has remained stable over the transition to democracy, with small shifts in research emphasis and no apparent major loss of capacity. There are, however, warning signs that the lack of availability of high-level skills may limit its further growth. There is evidence that the NSI has the potential to respond to the designated thrusts of the national R&D strategy.

scholarly journals A cross sectoral comparison of risk management practices in selected South African organizations

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tankiso Moloi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
South African ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
National Government ◽  
The South ◽  
Risk Practices ◽  
High Level

This paper examines the manner in which risk is governed in certain selected sectors of the South African economy. To extract the statement deemed as a proxy of risk management practices in the certain selected South African organizations, the disclosure risk measurement instrument was developed. This instrument was used as a gauging tool for the information disclosed in the integrated/annual report. Risk practices statements were formulated using the governance of risk chapter of the King III Report on Corporate Governance, applicable to all organization regardless of manner or form of incorporation and the Public Sector Risk Management Standards, applicable to South Africa’s public service organizations. The results obtained indicated a high level of risk management practices by the JSE listed companies. This could be attributed to the fact that the King Code has been incorporated as part of the JSE listings requirements. This paper further theorized that the high level practices in JSE listed companies could be attributable to the high level of scrutiny by shareholders in companies where they have vested interest. With regards to the National Government Departments and the South Africa’s higher education institutions, a lot of work still has to be done to embed key risk practices in these respective organization’s internal processes. Keywords: Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE), National Government Departments (NGDs), Risk Disclosure Index (RDI). JEL Classification: M4

The Inclusion and Support of Students With Disabilities in the South African Higher Education System

2022 ◽  
pp. 1295-1310
Author(s):  
Sithabile Ntombela ◽  
Vimbi Petrus Mahlangu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
South African ◽  
Education System ◽  
Social Model ◽  
The South ◽  
Social Model Of Disability ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
African Higher Education ◽  
South African Higher Education

The intention of this chapter is to contribute to the scholarship of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in contemporary higher education. Its purpose is to develop an understanding of pedagogical issues concerning the inclusion and support of students with disabilities in the South African higher education system through literature review. The chapter will contribute to debate on policy imperatives and how these have informed practice, the social model of disability and its role in shaping educational provision, access and support constraints as products of intersectionality of disability and disablement, and possible ways to re-culture higher education for support.

The Development and Establishment of Technology in South Africa

1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
N.P. du Preez ◽  
P. van Eldik ◽  
M. Möhr ◽  
H.H. van der Watt
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Importance Rating ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Diffusion Of Technology ◽  
African Higher Education ◽  
High Level ◽  
South African Higher Education

In a two-part analysis (Part 2 follows on pp 27–31), the authors discuss the key results of a South African project conducted during 1996 which focused on the factors relating to the development and establishment of technology in a country. The study investigated through a detailed questionnaire survey and a literature survey the various factors that promote the development and establishment of technology by comparing their perceived importance with the actual role they currently play in South Africa. This paper, Part 1, concentrates on the role of higher education. The importance of academic institutions in supplying high-level human resources was rated very highly (90.47%) but the role it is currently playing in reality was rated at 52.8%. Closely connected with this, the availability of high-level skilled technological people was given an importance of 89% while the current reality was rated at only 43%. This clearly shows that the South African higher education system is performing poorly in addressing these vital needs. The availability of entrepreneurs with innovative and creative skills to participate in the development and diffusion of technology was given an importance rating of 84.3% against a current situation of 42.2%, again indicating South Africa's weak performance. The results of the survey and the consequent recommendations are important to all developing countries with newly industrial economies.

scholarly journals What are the indicators of a successful business rescue in South Africa? Ask the business rescue practitioners

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaneen Conradie ◽  
Christiaan Lamprecht
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The South ◽  
Consistent Manner ◽  
Actual Outcome ◽  
Successful Business ◽  
High Level ◽  
Delphi Research ◽  
Indicators Of Success

Background: Business rescue, in terms of Chapter 6 of the Companies Act No 71 of 2008, is still relatively new to the South African business environment. The need for a successful business rescue regime is beyond doubt. However, a consistent manner to measure the success of the regime has not been determined. Previous research into possible indicators of business rescue success was based on a review of international business rescue regimes that share the same underlying philosophy as the South African business rescue regime. Aim and Setting: This study extends previous research efforts by soliciting the opinions of 16 South African, senior business rescue practitioners on the indicators of business rescue success. Method: The researchers used a qualitative research approach. The Delphi research technique was used to gather qualitative and quantitative empirical data from business rescue practitioners. Results: The experts reached a high level of consensus on various indicators of a successful business rescue. Most notable are that business rescue should save as many jobs as possible and that the actual outcome should be compared to that estimated in the business rescue plan. A novel indicator of success is the business rescue points saved or rescued, when using the public interest score. Conclusion: The study makes a valuable contribution to the debate on what constitutes a successful business rescue by adding the considered opinion on indicators of success by one group of experts in the field of business rescue, namely senior business rescue practitioners.

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