Research has shown that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) and elevated temperature can accelerate the process of oxidation which in turn can reduce the strength of geosynthetic materials. In South Africa the temperature in most regions can...
Huawei will be hosting their inaugural Safe City Africa Summit under the theme “Innovative ICT, Make Safe City Smarter” in Cape Town, South Africa, from 28 to 29 April, 2015. Public safety and social stability is a rising concern as...
The world is currently faced with a crisis due to the spatial distribution of water. The increasing demand of water resources and the decline in water quality generally presents severe constraints in development. With that said we realise just how...
People may consider organic waste a liability: it’s smelly, soggy, attracts flies, and potentially generates methane gas in landfills. A feasibility study carried out by the City of Cape Town during 2013 asks whether households can successfully...