South Africa predictions for 2045

Read 7 predictions about South Africa in 2045, 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 2045

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Politics predictions for South Africa in 2045

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Government predictions for South Africa in 2045

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Economy predictions for South Africa in 2045

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Technology predictions for South Africa in 2045

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Culture predictions for South Africa in 2045

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Defense predictions for in 2045

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Infrastructure predictions for South Africa in 2045

Infrastructure related predictions to impact South Africa in 2045 include:

  • South Africa extends the operation of its nuclear power plants, with plans underway to build more. Likelihood: 30%1
  • The VUP (Venetia Underground Project) still treats 5.9 Mt of ore to produce around 4.5 million carats of diamond annually. Likelihood: 50%1
  • South Africa needs to plan for new nuclear after 2045 - minister.Link

Environment predictions for South Africa in 2045

Environment related predictions to impact South Africa in 2045 include:

  • Warming of more than 4°C from 2017 levels is projected for the entire southern African region, except the southern coastal areas. Likelihood: 50 percent1
  • Significant drying over many parts of the country is likely, and only a few models show increased rainfall under the RCP8.5 scenario (the concentration of carbon is at an average of 8.5 watts per square meter across the planet). Likelihood: 50 percent1

Science predictions for South Africa in 2045

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Health predictions for South Africa in 2045

Health related predictions to impact South Africa in 2045 include:

  • 2.7 million people currently have diabetes in South Africa compared to around 1.8 million in 2018. Likelihood: 80%1
  • #WorldDiabetesDay: Focus on family health to fight diabetes.Link

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