Author:Oelofse, Suzanna HH; Schoonraad, J; Baldwin, DDate:Nov 2016It is reported that “problems related to mining waste, may be rated as second only to global warming and stratospheric ozone depletion in terms of ecological risk” (European Environmental Bureau (EEB), 2000). The potential impacts of waste ...Read morecb
Author:Strydom, WF; Oelofse, Suzanna HH; John, J; Afrika, ME; Mvuma, GGDate:Feb 2012This document aims to cover good practices in each of the stages of waste management, from the point of collection through transport, storage, and treatment to final disposal.Read more
Author:Oelofse, Suzanna HHDate:Sep 2010The institutional framework for government in South Africa was established in 1996 with the adoption of the first democratic Constitution. National, provincial and local government was established as three elected spheres of government, each ...Read more
Author:Oelofse, Suzanna HH; Nahman, Anton; Godfrey, Linda KDate:Jun 2018The global waste sector is undergoing a paradigm shift from “waste” to that of “secondary resource” within the vision of a circular global economy. The circular economy emphasizes keeping resources in use for as long as possible through re-use, ...Read more
Author:Oelofse, Suzanna HHDate:Jun 2018The focus of this chapter is on the enabling governance environment to support sustainable waste management systems in Africa. The introduction section provides background on what is meant by governance and good governance and the status of ...Read more