Author:Snyman, BJ; Brent, ACDate:2006To avoid the manifestation of undue risks and ensure the optimization of resource exploitation, owners of mines and practitioners of mine residue disposal must conduct disposal practices in accordance with fundamental safety and environmental ...Read more
Author:Mdukaza, S; Isong, B; Dladlu, N; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:Oct 2018Internet of Things (IoT) has attracted widespread applicability not only limited to smart cities and communities but also in water, waste management and so on. It strength lies in the high impacts it created in the daily life and the potential ...Read more
Author:Brent, AC; Rogers, DEC; Ramabitsa-Siimane, TSM; Rohwer, Mark BDate:Sep 2006This paper focuses on the establishment of waste management systems that minimize infection risks in the context of sustainable development in the developing country situations. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), a known multi-criteria ...Read more
Author:Rogers, DEC; Masekoameng, E; Oelofse, Suzanna HHDate:Oct 2008This paper gives background on the Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO) which is a principle in the National Environmental Management Act (1998) and is included now in Section 48.c of the NEMWaste Bill, [Version Sept 2007] (2007), as ...Read more
Author:Oelofse, Suzanna HHDate:Aug 2013This presentation deals with the changes which can be expected in the waste management legislation and the implementation of new methods of management.Read more
Author:Simiyu, Donah S; Rakaibe, Tshwanelo K; Pandarum, AradhnaDate:Oct 2023South Africa is currently facing an energy crisis which is affecting businesses and household. As more users install solar panels, some are left behind because the cost of solar panels is beyond their reach. Additionally, as PV installations ...Read more
Author:Oelofse, Suzanna HHDate:20 Nov 2009This paper presents the information concerning the definition of waste. Discussing the importance of the clear definition, ongoing debates, broad definition of waste, problems with the broad definition, interpretation, current waste management ...Read more
Author:Nkosi, N; Muzenda, E; Zvimba, J; Pilusa, JDate:Apr 2013This paper, a continuation and expansion of the work of Muzenda et al, 2012 [1] looks at the current waste generation and management trends in South Africa. The waste tyre problem in South Africa is also briefly discussed. Solid waste management ...Read more
Author:Godfrey, Linda KDate:Aug 2007Research into integrated waste management is undertaken in view of the impact of increasing populations and a strong national focus on industrial, agricultural and urban growth that is likely to result in the increase of human induced pressures ...Read more
Author:Oelofse, Suzanna HH; Mouton, CDate:Oct 2014The waste sector has been identified as a sector which can contribute towards South Africa’s economic growth and the creation of green jobs. Policies and regulations are often identified as a potential limiting factor for growth in the waste ...Read more
Author:Godfrey, Linda KDate:Sep 2006Designing a successful national waste information system (WIS) for an emerging democracy in South Africa requires that the system be relevant, efficient, effective and above all sustainable. To do this, the needs of government and stakeholders ...Read more
Author:Oelofse, Suzanna HHDate:May 2009This document focuses on the improved waste management services and the Waste Act 59 of 2008. It provide in formation on the Integrated Waste Management Plans, technical capacity – infrastructure, the backlog in adequate service provision, ...Read more
Author:Godfrey, Linda K; Scott, DDate:May 2011Piloting of the South African Waste Information System (SAWIS) provided an opportunity to research whether the collection of data for a national waste information system could, through a process of learning, change the way that waste is managed ...Read more
Author:Adeniran, A; Motsatsi, Lorato L; Mbanga, S; Ayesu-Koranteng, E; Shakantu, WDate:2022Solid waste is a global challenge that is more pronounced in developing countries such as South Africa, where its management is a major concern. The government has recently made a concerted effort to engage the public in sustainable waste ...Read morecbna
Author:Oelofse, Suzanna HHDate:Oct 2013The introduction of landfill permits by Section 20 of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989, resulted in the development of the Minimum Requirements series of documents to guide waste disposal to landfill. The promulgation of the National ...Read more
Author:Strydom, WF; Oelofse, Suzanna HHDate:Oct 2010Unacceptable waste management practices are the root cause of many problems in South Africa. Failing waste management services impact negatively on environmental and human health. Communication and awareness creation often fail to change ...Read more
Author:Musee, NDate:Aug 2009This presentation investigates the presence of evidence of increasing quantities of nanowaste streams into the environment, as well as the trends for nanowastes generation. The growth of nano-related patents is discussed, and the growth in ...Read more
Author:Afrika, M; Oelofse, Suzanna HH; Strydom, W; Mvuma, G; John, JDate:Oct 2010The adoption of the internationally accepted waste management hierarchy (Sakai et al, 1996) into South African policy has changed the focus from “end of pipe” waste management towards waste minimisation (reuse, recycling and cleaner production). ...Read more
Author:Sebogodi, Keolebogile R; Johakimu, Jonas K; Sithole, Bishop BDate:Feb 2021Acid mine drainage (AMD) is one of the repercussions that result from earth-moving activities around the sulfide-bearing mineral hosts. The detrimental effects associated with this AMD are driven by its characteristics, which include low pH ...Read more