Opleiding in elektroniese ingenieurswese - deurbraak of dwaling?

Abstract

After briefly tracing the evolution of engineering activity in South Africa, the author turns his attention to the scope of electronic engineering activity in the world in general, and in South Africa in particular, showing that there is a surprisingly high annual investment in new electronic equipment locally, practically all of which is imported from overseas. Comparing the electronics industry to the basic steel and liquid fuel industries, it is shown that the rapid growth of this industry is essential for South Africa's survival. The reasons why the introduction of television in South Africa has failed to stimulate a local manufacturing industry, are discussed. The need for properly trained man-power and the determining role of electronics engineering in the industrial and military spheres in South Africa, are highlighted.