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    The impact of increased internet availability on streaming content versus linear TV in South Africa
    (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2024) Sekgothe, Nkele; Horvey, Sylvester Senyo
    The advent of high-speed internet has revolutionized media consumption patterns globally, and South Africa is no exception. This study investigates the impact of increased internet availability on content streaming and its subsequent effect on traditional linear television viewership in South Africa. Using a quantitative research methodology, data was run up and analyzed from a diverse sample of South African media consumers. The study reveals a significant shift in media consumption preferences, with a majority of respondents favouring Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services over conventional linear TV. This shift is attributed to various factors including the convenience, affordability, and extensive content libraries offered by OTT platforms. The findings suggest that as internet penetration continues to rise, traditional TV broadcasters may need to create and adapt to the changing landscape to remain relevant. This paper provides valuable insights for media companies, policymakers, and researchers interested in the evolving dynamics of media consumption in the digital age
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    Integrating Internet of Things into household waste collection processes in Ekurhuleni
    (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2024) Monobe, Dikeledi; Robert, Venter
    Numerous South African regions face serious waste management difficulties as a result of urbanization, population increase, and ineffective collection systems. Backlogs and inappropriate garbage disposal techniques have resulted, endangering the environment and public health. Reducing inefficiencies and streamlining waste collection procedures are possible with the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The aim of the study was to investigate how adopting IoT can improve household waste collection in Kempton Park, located in the Ekurhuleni municipality of Gauteng province, South Africa. A quantitative research approach was employed utilising a questionnaire to collect primary data from residents. The Technology Acceptance Model is used as the theoretical framework to examine factors influencing IoT adoption. The results provided perceptions on how well-and poorly received IoT-enabled waste management systems are perceived. Difficulties in incorporating IoT into home waste collection mitigate the impact of perceived usefulness and perceived simplicity of use on the variables influencing technology adoption. By addressing hurdles, the study advances our understanding of how IoT might facilitate more effective waste collection. Policymakers and service providers can use the findings as a reference when deciding whether to use smart technologies to solve South Africa's waste management problems
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    Investigating levels of cybersecurity risk awareness by South African Parents
    (University of the Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, 2022) Masutha, Hangwelani
    The rapid development in technology and easy accessibility to the internet has resulted to an increase in cybersecurity challenges on a daily basis. Children get introduced to the internet at an early age when they still have very low levels of perception. As a result, children get exposed to cybersecurity risks such as cyberbullying, cyberstalking, stranger danger, identity theft and phishing scams. These necessitates parents’ awareness of such risks as parents play a vital role in ensuring safety and teaching safe practices in order to protect children while they navigate the internet. This research examined the levels of South African parents’ cybersecurity risks awareness and knowledge which children face when interacting on the Internet. It also examined the role parents play in educating their children on such risks and examined whether parents applied appropriate security measures in order to protect their children while accessing the internet. The research used quantitative methods to collect data. A survey of parents with children between the ages of 3 and 12 years who live with their children in the households, was undertaken. The results showed that that although majority of the parents were aware and knowledgeable of the cybersecurity risks, lower levels were evident on parents educating their children of those risks and lower levels were also reported on the application of security measures. Therefore, children were still compromised and exposed to such risks while they access the internet which necessitates parents further improving on educating children and also applying necessary security measures in order to protect them while accessing the internet.