GGM represented in research trip to the University of Coimbra (Portugal)

Posted on November 26, 2025

GGM staff member, Dr Kaera Coetzer, and GGM PhD candidate, Ms. Gizelle van Niekerk, recently visited the University of Coimbra in Portugal.

Seasonal Forecast Worx for November 2025

Posted on November 14, 2025

The seasonal climate forecast, based on the North American Multi-Model Ensemble (NMME), predicts that weak La Niña/ENSO-neutral conditions are likely to persist in the Niño3.4 region throughout the austral summer (NDJ to AMJ). For the summer rainfall region south of 15°S, above-normal seasonal...

From ancient wisdom flows modern water solutions

Posted on November 12, 2025

Highly sophisticated water management techniques of ancient civilisations demonstrate the ingenuity of inhabitants who lived with limited water. It appears we need to look to the past to ensure a stable water supply in the future.

Department shines at National Wetlands Indaba 2025: student research wins top poster prize

Posted on November 06, 2025

A strong contingent of staff, students, former students, and extra research associates from the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology recently attended the National Wetlands Indaba 2025, held under the theme Wetlands and People. The Indaba, which serves as a key platform for...

Esri South Africa inspires 1st year cartography students - geospatial science is everywhere

Posted on November 06, 2025

First-year students in the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology’s introductory cartography module (GMC 110) received an eye-opening presentation from Esri South Africa, demonstrating the many and multidisciplinary applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and...

The future of mapping at the International Cartographic Conference 2025 in Vancouver

Posted on November 06, 2025

The Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology (GGM) recently demonstrated its capability in geospatial science on the global stage, with a strong delegation attending and contributing to the International Cartographic Conference (ICC) 2025. The conference, held from 18 to 22 August...

Environmental geomorphology students tour Hydromulch for industry insight

Posted on October 31, 2025

On 30 October, several students from Environmental Geomorphology (GGY 361) undertook a field trip to Hydromulch, a soil rehabilitation company in Kempton Park. The group first learned about cutting-edge "soil-generating" techniques that can be used in the mine rehabilitation industry, as well as...

PhD and MSc candidates in Geography were honored for their presentations at the 56th Annual National Association for Clean Air (NACA) Conference.

Posted on October 20, 2025

Terrence Sepuru and Nomsa Muthelo, PhD and MSc candidates in Geography, presented their papers at the 56th Annual National Association for Clean Air (NACA) Conference