Mark Naidoo: Flying the CSIR flag high

by | Jun 28, 2024 | Uncategorised

Mark Naidoo: Flying the CSIR flag high Mark Naidoo is the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) Operations Manager based in Hatfield, Pretoria. GWPSA is hosted by the International Water Management Institute. His role is instrumental in developing systems...

Reminiscing with Dr Geoff Garrett

by | Jun 28, 2024 | Uncategorised

Reminiscing with Dr Geoff Garrett What an honour it was to touch base with Dr Geoff Garrett as we compiled our inaugural Alumni Newsletter. As a former President and CEO of the CSIR, he joined the organisation in 1995, following five years as Executive Vice President:...

Call for volunteer mentors coming soon!

by | Jun 28, 2024 | Uncategorised

Call for volunteer mentors coming soon! A call for volunteer mentors for the CSIR Capability Development Programme and the Entrepreneurship Development Programme will soon be sent out. The CSIR Capability Development Programme seeks to develop key capabilities that...

Farewell to Adrian Bergh

by | Jun 28, 2024 | Uncategorised

Farewell to Adrian Bergh Adrian Oloff Bergh, born on 18 September 1923 in Belfast, Mpumalanga, made a substantial impact on the South African road industry until his passing in May 2023. Adriaan’s remarkable career included serving as President of the South African...

Farewell to Dr Michael Botha

by | Jun 28, 2024 | Uncategorised

Farewell to Dr Michael Botha CSIR alumnus Michael Ashley Botha passed away on 29 August 2023. He was born in 1953 in Port Elizabeth and had a keen interest in Engineering – as a result Michael pursued a career in Civil Engineering. His will and determination...