#4IRSA… The Enabler To Solve Poverty, Inequality & Unemployment In SA – Ramaphosa

Riyaz Patel

President Cyril Ramaphosa says jobs will be lost with the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, but that many opportunities will be created. as economies embrace the 4IR.

“As SA we must gear ourselves for the eventuality of this disruption by improving our educational outcomes to harness skills revolution,” Ramaphosa said, speaking at the inaugural Digital Economy Summit in Midrand, north of Johannesburg.

The summit was convened by 4IRSA, a platform bringing together key stakeholders, decision makers, and pioneers to define the principles and vision of industry 4.0 and its future effects on South Africa. 

“We have an opportunity to be early adopters of technology and opportunities presented by the 4th Industrial revolution,” the president said.

Ramaphosa has established and chairs the Presidential Commission on the 4IR, which will identify policies, strategies and action plans that will position South Africa as a competitive global player.

“The digital age