Project Title:  An exploration of the responsiveness of the  Human Capacity/Capital Development Programme of the Square Kilometer Array to the development needs and aspirations of the residents of Amandelboom in Williston, Northern Cape.

Basheer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the Western Cape in 2018 where he majored in Sociology and Psychology. Basheer completed his Honours degree in 2019 and he is currently enrolled for his Master’s degree at Stellenbosch University.

Keywords: SKA; job security; local economy, Karoo