Rise of the robots: South Africans generally positive about technological advancements, but deeply concerned about job losses

Human Sciences Research Council

doi:10.14749/32379399

May 23, 2026Open Access

Rise of the robots: South Africans generally positive about technological advancements, but deeply concerned about job losses

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The aim is to examine public attitudes towards technological change and automation in South Africa.
Analysis of national survey data on public attitudes
Focus on perceptions of job losses and technological advancements
Majority of South Africans express positivity towards technology
Significant concern about potential job losses due to automation
Mixed feelings point to both hope and anxiety among the public

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National survey assesses public hope and concern regarding automation in South Africa, indicating mixed feelings.

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This article examines national survey data on attitudes towards technological change in the country to provide a more representative picture of the patterns of hope and concern among the public relating to the coming automation revolution.

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