CSIR and Department of Cooperative Governance partner to drive governance and service delivery
The CSIR and DCoG signed a memorandum of understanding detailing the planned collaboration on Tuesday, 23 July 2024. This strategic partnership aims to leverage the CSIR’s resources, research, and development (R&D) capabilities and facilities to bolster the DCoG’s mandate as outlined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
CSIR conducting strategic environmental assessment for proposed Boegoebaai port, special economic zone and Namakwa region development
A local-scale SEA study will cover the sustainability of the proposed port and SEZ development in an area of approximately 33 500 hectares, while a regional-scale SEA study will cover sustainability issues associated with the Northern Cape green hydrogen economy for the Namakwa area, delineated by the local municipalities of Richtersveld, Nama Khoi, Kamiesberg and Khâi-Ma.