The mandate which has been entrusted to the WRC includes: *Promoting co-ordination, co-operation and communication in the area of water research and development *Establishing water research needs and priorities *Stimulating and funding water research according to priority *Promoting effective transfer of information and technology *Enhancing knowledge and capacity-building within the water sector.

Ask Afrika is a strategic research partner that applies active intellect and connectivity to provide credible research results and consulting services to their wide range of blue chip clients.

Quantec is a consultancy providing economic and financial data, country intelligence and quantitative analytical software, based in Pretoria, South Africa.

We are an online learning space that helps postgraduate students develop their research skills and helps them finish their degree. We offer: #Guidance through each chapter of a thesis- what to include and why. #Guidance on academic writing skills and how to write thesis chapters. #Short training videos, and cheat sheets so postgrads can use their time to sit and write their thesis / dissertation and not waste time on other admin tasks. #Resources to develop transferable research skills. #One-on-one and group coaching to guide postgrads through the process.

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The South African manufacturing sector is in a de-industrialisation phase with the sector's contribution to gross domestic product dropping from 24% in the early 1980s to 13. 7% in 2015. The number of people employed in the sector has dropped by more than 25% over the same period.