Skilled workers in South Africa’s richest city looking to emigrate – with one country in mind

• Australia is the top destination for South African tech workers looking to emigrate, with over 70% of IT professionals wanting to move there within six months.
• The brain drain is attributed to high demand for STEM skills globally, with international companies offering lucrative contracts and South Africa's strong English proficiency and world-class education making its workers highly sought after.
• South African companies are advised to invest in their technology teams' development to reduce staff turnover and exposure to skills gaps, as the emigration of key talent can lead to significant losses in industry knowledge and institutional expertise.