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May 25, 20260 citationsOpen Access

South Africa's expenditure on R&D continues to grow

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HCHuman Sciences Research Council

Key Points

  • This analysis aims to examine the growing expenditure on research and development in South Africa amidst socio-economic challenges.
  • Analyzed statistics related to transportation costs and employment rates in urban and township areas.
  • Reviewed the correlation between R&D spending and socio-economic indicators such as poverty and unemployment.
  • Approximately 40% to 60% of salaries in urban areas are spent on transportation, burdening low-income workers.
  • In peri-urban areas, unemployment rates are 60%, significantly higher than the national average of 29%.
  • Almost half the South African population lives below the poverty line, with monthly earnings around R561.

Abstract

"If you live in a township or in the rural areas and your job is in the urban area, our statistics show that around 40% to 60% of your salary (often a minimum wage of R3500 per month) is spent on transportation to and from work," Beja said. Almost half of South Africans live below the poverty line (R561 per month in July 2019). In peri-urban or township areas, 6 out of 10 people are unemployed, much higher than the 29% nationally, she said.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e83b0e02ee3982d32fb1https://doi.org/10.14749/32379408
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