ABSTRACT
In the 21st Century world of work, stress has become a well-known term. This is true for both the global and South African occupational contexts. Although “stress” is a term that does not find its origin in South African indigenous languages and cultural concepts, it has become a well-known concept in contemporary South African work life. The aim of this chapter is to present insights into the topic of stress in workplaces in South Africa. This chapter, therefore, presents an overview of selected relevant studies on stress within the South African context while providing insights into South African-specific work and living contexts from the historical and contemporary perspectives of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We present findings on stress in selected South African workplaces. Ideas on stress management on individual, organizational, and societal levels are presented specifically within the South African context. Finally, conclusions and recommendations for future research and practice are outlined.
