Author:Sweijd, Neville; Zaitchik, BFDate:Jun 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the great historical events of the modern era, presenting a generational challenge to the world. Questions about the role of weather on SARS-CoV-2 transmission led to the gathering of scientists at an ...Read more
Author:Steyn, Maronel; Walters, Chavon RDate:Nov 2021Water scarcity, increased pollution, unprecedented population growth and climate change are collectively driving the need to reuse water with the aim to enhance water security, sustainability, and resilience. It is clear that South Africa¿s ...Read more
Author:Taljaard, Susan; Van Niekerk, Lara; Adams, JB; Riddin, TDate:Mar 2023Rapid degradation of ecosystems and loss of ecosystem services have sparked interest in developing approaches to report and integrate such change with socio-economic information systems, such as the System of National Accounts. Here we describe ...Read more
Author:Nice, Jako ADate:Nov 2020The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has embarked on an innovation investigation through a ministerial initiative brought by the Department of Science and Technology Innovation (DSI). The Cofimvaba Science Centre was ...Read more
Author:Oberholzer, MM; Oberholster, PJ; Ndlela, Luyanda L; Botha-Oberholtster, AM; Truter, CJDate:Jun 2022Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a global problem with severe consequences for the environment. South Africa’s abandoned mines are a legacy from the country’s economic dependence on the mining sector, with consequent negative impacts on ecosystems. ...Read more
Author:Pandarum, Aradhna; Rakaibe, Tshwanelo K; Mbam, VuyoDate:Oct 2023South Africa is confronted by the triple threat of inequality, poverty, and unemployment and has the highest inequality and unemployment rate in the world. The energy transition to a low carbon economy offers significant opportunity for the ...Read more
Author:Ramutshatsha-Makhwedzha, D; Munyengabe, A; Mavhungu, ML; Mbaya, R; Baloyi, Siwela JDate:May 2023In the current study, an activated carbon derived from waste banana peel using H2SO4 was applied for the first time in a packed-bed column for methylene blue (MB) dye removal from wastewater. The pore structure and surface of banana peel ...Read more
Author:Muswema, Aubrey P; Oelofse, Suzanna HHDate:Oct 2022According to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, the paper and packaging sector needs to prepare EPR schemes for management of their end-of-life products. The aerosol sector recognises that aerosols present somewhat different ...Read more
Author:Cooper, Antony KDate:Sep 2022This invited presentation provides an overview of the circular economy in human settlements in South Africa, with some examples.Read more
Author:Van Reenen, Coralie ADate:Dec 2023It is known that classroom acoustics is important for effective learning. To this end, many countries have developed classroom acoustics standards. However, research shows that these standards are often not implemented. Research evaluating ...Read more
Author:James, J; Van Niekerk, Lara; Lamberth, SDate:2023Estuaries are shallow coastal environments that are influenced by both tidal action and freshwater inflow. As a result of the mixing of marine and fresh waters, estuaries are naturally dynamic, unstable environments with physico-chemical ...Read more
Author:Lück-Vogel, MelanieDate:May 2022South Africa is nestled between the Atlantic, the Southern and the Indian Ocean. Its coast is about 3000 km long and comprises 300 estuaries. Its coast stretches across three bioclimatic regions, namely the Cool Temperate South-West, a Warm ...Read more
Author:Kupfer, S; Santamaria-Aguilar, S; Pieterse, Amy; Lück-Vogel, Melanie; Vafeidis, ATDate:May 2022Recent studies on compound flooding have considered the interaction of storm-tide and fluvial or pluvial flood drivers, whereas the contribution of waves to compound flooding so far has been neglected. In this study, we investigate compound ...Read more
Author:Meissner, R; Gonçalves, Duarte PDDate:Jan 2022Actors’ worldviews are critical when developing strategies; not every actor holds the same problem perception and solution. This is the case with wildlife trafficking. Not only does the state have an interest in safeguarding South Africa’s ...Read more
Author:Lysko, Albert A; Ngcama, Lwando; Shingwenyana, Rhulani K; Ramotsoela, DDate:Dec 2022Smart water utility management is gaining strong momentum as it can help to identify leaks and control the water flow, level and pressure. The latter can be used to reduce leaks, reduce bursts and prolong the life of pipes. All these factors ...Read more