South Africa’s logistics performance is often lauded for having the highest trade logistics performance in Africa. However, the country’s logistics landscape reflects signs of strain. To address the issue, the development of a series of indicators for sustainable logistics performance is detailed...
New lab to curb road crashes
The CSIR Transport Safety Lab will improve Africa’s road safety policies and products South Africa’s new Transport Safety Lab was unveiled by the Hon. Minister of Science Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande at CSIR in Pretoria on 24 October 2024. The lab features a stationary driving s...
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CSIR to launch Transport Safety Laboratory: A first of its kind in Africa
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande will launch a state-of-the-art facility, the Transport Safety Lab (TSL), on Thursday, 24 October 2024, at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovat...
Transport Safety Lab V4
The CSIR Transport Safety Laboratory (TSL) aims to be the premier research facility in Africa, dedicated to enhancing transport safety through innovative research, advanced technology, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Enhancing the rails: The CSIR's landmark contributions to South Africa's heavy-haul rail sector
“Revitalising South Africa's rail sector demands a concerted effort in research and innovation. By embracing sustainable and adaptive strategies, leveraging advanced technologies like the Logistics Observatory and fourth industrial revolution tools, and aligning with global climate goals such as ...
Revolutionising South Africa’s construction industry: Introducing the CSIR-developed green cement
The tale of the CSIR-developed green cement goes beyond technological innovation; is an innovation that promises a future where sustainability and affordability coexist harmoniously. Meet Joe Mapiravana, a principal researcher at the CSIR in Pretoria, South Africa. His genesis in cement began wit...
From lab marvel to global pavement pioneer: Journey of the CSIR heavy vehicle simulator
In the halls of scientific innovation, South Africa’s heavy vehicle simulator (HVS) has carved out its place as a groundbreaking tool in road infrastructure. Developed by the CSIR, this huge machine has revolutionised the way roads are assessed and designed, offering a glimpse into the future wea...
Transport Month - CSIR on the right lane
Fostering collaborative innovation toward a sustainable and inclusive future The CSIR's participation at this year's prestigious Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2023, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre, marked a significant milestone in the pursuit of cutting-edge and sustainable transportati...
Constructing physical models for port studies
Meet Rosco Platen Exciting projects are always in the pipeline at the CSIR’s Coastal Engineering and Port Infrastructure Model Hall in Stellenbosch. The facility, which boasts the title of being the largest physical hydraulic modelling facility in the southern hemisphere, is home to Rosco Platen ...
Making technology and innovation important at the ports
Vuyo Ndayi is a Capetonian who grew up near the ocean and Cape Town harbour. He combined his love for his environment and for all things engineering to first train as a marine instrumentation technologist, and to now work as a metocean and marine instrumentation engineer for the CSIR Coastal Engi...