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    The real AI threat: careers that never get started - PSG Wealth Adriaan Pask

    The real AI threat: careers that never get started

    By Adriaan Pask6 July 2026

    For a country with mass youth unemployment, AI’s squeeze on first jobs is hugely significant – and not in a good way.

    Beijing's AI master plan has South Africa in its sights

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    By Fanie van Rooyen6 July 2026

    China’s next five years involve humanoid robots, doubled clean energy and a Global South export drive.

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    The AI reckoning arrives at South Africa's universities

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