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6th Annual state of logistics survey for South Africa 2009

Author: Ittman, H ; Schoeman, C ; King, D ; Bean, W ; Viljoen, N Date: Mar 2010 The 2009 theme for the state of logistics’ survey is ‘Logistics Value and Costs – Driving Macro and Micro-economic Change towards Global Competitiveness and Sustainability’. For South Africa to become and stay competitive internationally the ... Read more
8th Annual State of Logistics™ Survey for South Africa 2011

Author: Viljoen, N Date: May 2012 The global economic landscape is shifting with increased focus on emerging markets that have been more resilient than their counterparts in developed countries. Countries that never featured as consumer markets in the past are suddenly appearing ... Read more
9th state of logistics survey for South Africa: connecting neighbours - engaging the world

Author: Viljoen, N ; Bean, W ; Havenga, J ; Simpson, Z ; Jankauskaite, Z ; Gounder, S ; Steyn, W ; de Jonge, G ; Sambandan, M ; Laubscher, C ; Ittmann, H ; Luke, R ; Heyns, G Date: Jun 2013 The 9th State of Logistics survey for South Africa 2012 delivers a message of action. South Africa must make great strides in addressing critical issues relating to the road freight sector, shifting freight from road to rail and addressing ... Read more
Approaches to Building a Smart Community: An Exploration Through the Concept of the Digital Village

Author: Phahlamohlaka, Letlibe J Date: Sep 2021 The unique approaches proposed in this book are ‘glocal’ in character, as they draw on the experiences of South Africans to address the global issue of ‘smart communities’. The book blends together social and technical aspects, and presents ... Read more
Architecture, landscape architecture and interior- Hons B 2009

Author: Osman, A Date: Mar 2010 Within this research field, projects focus on community needs, skills and extant built environments, specifically conservation-worthy environments and heritage resources as opportunity for creating sustainable communities and living environments. Read more
Assessing opportunities and constraints for biofuel development in sub-Saharan Africa

Author: Von Maltitz, Graham P ; Stafford, William HL Date: 2011 Sustainable biofuel production should provide opportunities for sub-Saharan African countries and their inhabitants, especially in impoverished rural areas. Biofuel feedstock production has the potential to bring job opportunities and earnings, ... Read more
Assessing the Sustainability of Bioenergy Projects in Developing Countries: A Framework for Policy Evaluation

Author: Amezaga, JM ; Von Maltitz, Graham P ; Boyes, S Date: 2010 Fulfilling the promise of sustainable development has become a major concern for proponents ofmodern bioenergy projects. The global land area dedicated to feedstock production, be it for liquid biofuels, solid biomass or biogas, has expanded ... Read more
Atmospheric corrosion testing in southern Africa: results of a twenty year national exposure programme

Author: Callaghan, BG Date: 1991 Atmospheric corrosion is one of the most widespread causes of metal and alloy degradation known. We only have to look at the corrosion of structural steelwook in buildings, bridges and other forms of construction to recognise the enormous ... Read more c b
Biodiversity Scenarios: Projections of 21st century change in biodiversity and associated ecosystem services

Author: Scholes, B Date: 2010 This synthesis focuses on estimates of biodiversity change as projected for the 21st century by models or extrapolations based on experiments and observed trends. The term ‘biodiversity’ is used in a broad sense as it is defined in the ... Read more
A brief history of platinum mining with a focus on the Rustenburg region

Author: Oranje, M ; Nel, V ; Van Huyssteen, Elsona Date: Jun 2021 A brief history of platinum mining traces the history of Rustenburg and its connection with platinum mining. Using secondary data from academic and media sources, it identifies the origin of many of the region’s conflicts and complexities. ... Read more
Carbon nanomaterial-based adsorbents for water purification: Fundamentals and applications

Author: Ray, Suprakas S ; Gusain, Rashi ; Kumar, Neeraj Date: Jun 2020 The deterioration of water quality and unavailability of drinkable water are pressing challenges worldwide. The removal of toxic organic and inorganic pollutants from water is vital for a clean environment, as a response to water scarcity. ... Read more
Catchment2Coast: A systems approach to coupled river-coastal ecosystem science and management

Author: Monteiro, Pedro MS ; Marchand, M Date: Jul 2009 Catchment2Coast was an interdisciplinary research and modelling project that aimed to improve understanding of the linkages between coastal ecosystems and the adjacent river catchments. The project involved nine partner organizations from ... Read more
The Circular Economy as Development Opportunity: Exploring Circular Economy Opportunities across South Africa’s Economic Sectors

Author: Godfrey, Linda K ; Nahman, Anton ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Trotter, Douglas ; Khan, Sumaya ; Nontso, Zintle ; Magweregwede, Fleckson ; Sereme, Busisiwe V ; Okole, Blessed N ; Gordon, Gregory ER ; Brown, Bernadette ; Pillay, Boyse ; Schoeman, Chanel ; Fazluddin, Shahed ; Ojijo, Vincent O ; Cooper, Antony K ; Kruger, Daniel M ; Napier, Mark ; Mokoena, Refiloe ; Steenkamp, Anton J ; Msimanga, Xolile P ; North, Brian C ; Seetal, Ashwin R ; Mathye, Salamina M Date: Dec 2021 The intention of this book is to present the CSIR’s position and interpretation of the circular economy, and to use it to drive discussions on where immediate circular economy opportunities are achievable in South Africa. Opportunities that ... Read more
Clay-containing polymer nanocomposites: from fundamentals to real applications

Author: Ray, Suprakas S Date: 2013 Much research and development effort has emerged in addressing hybrid organic-inorganic systems; particular attention has been given to those systems in which nanofillers are dispersed in polymer matrices. This class of materials called polymer ... Read more
Climate change handbook for North-Eastern South Africa

Author: Davis, C Date: Apr 2010 In many countries, decision-makers are seeking information from a wide range of disciplines on the potential impacts of climate change on environmental and socio-economic systems. This handbook is designed to present future climate change ... Read more
Climate risk and vulnerability: A handbook for Southern Africa

Author: Davis, Claire L ; Vincent, K Date: Oct 2017 The handbook (Climate Risk and Vulnerability: A Handbook for Southern Africa) was conceived and designed with the intent to provide decision-makers with up-to-date information, appropriate for country planning, on the impacts and risks of ... Read more
Climate Risk and Vulnerability: A Handbook for Southern Africa

Author: Davis, C Date: Nov 2011 The Climate Risk and Vulnerability Handbook for Southern Africa was conceived and designed with the intent to provide decision-makers with up to date information, appropriate for country planning, on the impacts and risks of climate change ... Read more
Co-operative good practice guide in the waste recycling sector: A guideline for co-operatives by co-operatives

Author: Strydom, W ; Godfrey, Linda K Date: Sep 2015 For as long as South Africa continues to generate “waste”, that waste has value, and while there are businesses prepared to buy the waste, we will continue to find formal and informal collectors of recyclables. “There will always be work, the ... Read more
Compendium of community and indigenous strategies for climate change adaptation: Focus on addressing water scarcity in agriculture

Author: Mwenge Kahinda, Jean-Marc ; Bahalokwibale, PM ; Budaza, Nwabisa ; Mavundla, Simtholile ; Nohayi, Ngowenani N ; Nortje, Karen ; Boroto, RJ Date: Aug 2019 This report makes an inventory of indigenous and community adaptation practices across the world. The inventory was mainly done through literature review, field work and meetings with selected organisations. The case studies documented are ... Read more
Correlating the asphalt-binder MSCR test results to the HMA HWTT and field rutting performance

Author: Walubita, LF ; Ling, M ; Fuentes, L ; Komba, Julius J ; Mabrouk, GM Date: Sep 2022 Asphalt binder is one of the key constitutive components of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) that considerably affects its rutting performance. In particular, the high-temperature rheological properties measured from the multiple stress creep and recovery ... Read more

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