Menge grew up on a farm near Grootfontein, Namibia, and studied at the University of Stellenbosch on a bursary. “I was a ‘social academic student’ and took six years to complete my Bachelor of Science (BSC) degree – one year for...
There is an urgent need for a proactive and resilient approach to infrastructure maintenance in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), particularly in light of recurring floods that have exposed significant vulnerabilities in the region’s roads, bridges, and water...
The continuous rain throughout South Africa has boosted the country’s water levels, usually a good situation. However, over capacity dams pose flooding risks and the Vaal River system level is currently at 112% necessitating a controlled...
South Africa’s ongoing water crisis has been primarily linked to inadequate infrastructure, climate change, and governance issues. However, an increasingly significant yet frequently ignored contributor is vandalism, which plays a major role...
