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South African Geodesy Working Group (SAGWG) - Workshop 1

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Auditorium (South African Astronomical Observatory)

Auditorium

South African Astronomical Observatory

1 Observatory Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa), Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
Description

The Department of Science Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) initiative to establish a South African Geodesy Working Group in South Africa will have this initial workshop for invited and interested parties. We anticipate a hybrid event with in-person attendance for invited guests and online access for other interested parties.

The scope of the workshop will focus on South Africa, with the DSTI and DLRRD collaborating with role players in the space of geodesy:

  • Establishing a National Geodesy Working Group, Working Group Terms of Reference;
  • Formalise South Africa’s role in global geodesy governance by signing the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) multilateral MoU;
  • Develop a National Geodesy Coordination Framework;
  • Secure long-term funding for geodetic infrastructure and human capacity development;
  • And lead the establishment of the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) in Africa.

 

 

               

                                

                             

 

This event has been assigned the following SAGC CPD Number and Points:

  • CPD Number  - GOV1058
  • CPD Points  -  2
Notes_for_survey1_pillar_1.pdf
Notes_for_survey2_pllar356.pdf
Notes_for_survey3_pillar27.pdf
Notes_for_survey4_pillar48.pdf
SAGWG_ad_small.pdf
South African Geodesy Workshop — Online Agenda (2 days) - 20250929.pdf
Participants
  • Adriaan Van Jaarsveld
  • AINEMBABAZI JORDAN
  • Alancia Mogorosi
  • Albert Libambo
  • Albertus van der Merwe
  • Aletha de Witt
  • Andile H Fani
  • Aphiwe Feleza
  • Ashar Singh
  • Aslam Parker
  • Atai Barbra
  • AYIORWOTH GRACE
  • Belén Alcalde Pampliega
  • Boitumelo Disemelo
  • Bruno Kyamulesire
  • Charles Mokonoto
  • Charles Takalana
  • Chethan V A
  • Cindy N Mtshali mtshali
  • David Mulindwa
  • Donavan Peters
  • Fernando Camilo
  • Francesco Matonti
  • Francis Ocopi
  • Gabriella Singh
  • Happy Sithole
  • Heloise Meyer
  • Hubert Mathebula
  • Iratra Sarobidy RANDRIAMIARAMBOLANA
  • Isabella Janse van Rensburg
  • Jack Radcliffe
  • Jason Truter
  • Jonathan Ward
  • Jonguhlanga Bashe
  • Judith MATHEBULA
  • JUMANYWAL PEACE
  • Kgapjane Lydia Moukangwe
  • Kulani Ndhambi
  • KUSIIMA VICTOR
  • Layachi Abdelkebir
  • Lloyd Goliath
  • Lucia Adiva Vega Gonzales
  • Luvo Qumba
  • Magezi Justine
  • mahmoud hassan
  • Margret Birungi
  • Marisa Nickola
  • MAROALE CHAUKE
  • María Lourdes Ruiz Sandobal
  • Matshidiso Mphuthi
  • MEBLE KATASI
  • Melissa Akoue Mve
  • Mercy Osumo
  • Mervyn Christoffels
  • Michael Janssen
  • Mmatau Felicia Mashego
  • Modibe Modiba
  • Modiehi Molebatsi
  • Moeletsi Phaahla
  • Mohamed Akl
  • Monray Eiman
  • Muhammed Shaakir Deal
  • Mulemwa Akombelwa
  • MULUGETA MARKOS TEDISO
  • Nandi Mtethwa
  • NASUUNA RASHIDAH KABIITE
  • Neo Makhutle
  • Nicolas Erasmus
  • Nombeko Radebe
  • Nomvelo Mhlanga
  • Nozipho Madlala
  • Nqobile Mchunu
  • ODUR IVAN JUSTIN
  • Okiria Daniel
  • OKIRU VALENTINE
  • Ola Shittu
  • Olga Bayandina
  • Patrick Vorster
  • Patroba Odera
  • Pauline Atiat
  • Pfesesani van Zyl
  • Raa Ina Sidrotul Munthaha
  • Reggie Hammond
  • Robert Wamala Junior
  • Rodney Podmore
  • Roelf Botha
  • Rosalind Mdubeki
  • Sebastian Skatulla
  • Sibongile Duna
  • Simon Malaka
  • Sinothi Sibisi
  • Siphiwe Mphuthi
  • Sisay Dagnechew
  • Sisay Dagnechew
  • Siya Khanyeza
  • Siyabonga Mdubeki
  • Slindile Nyide
  • SSEJJEMBA FRANCIS
  • Stephanus Minnie
  • SUNDAY IBRAHIM
  • Takalani Nemaungani
  • Talal Hanna
  • Tebogo Mashile
  • Temakgolo Rakgalakane
  • Thobani Maluleka
  • Thotyelwa Siphendu
  • Tingaza Mgwetana
  • TRACY RITAH MUGISHA
  • tulipohamba Bevenalius Jason
  • Tyler Bourke
  • Viktoria Shaduka
  • Vutomi Ndlovu
  • Werner Janse van Rensburg
  • Yanga Duna
  • Yao Yevenyo Ziggah
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Contact SAGWG
  • Wednesday, 1 October
    • 08:15 → 09:00
      Registration and Refreshments 45m
    • 09:00 → 10:30
      Setting the Scene: Part 1
      Convener: Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
    • 10:30 → 11:00
      Refreshment break 30m
    • 11:00 → 12:30
      Setting the Scene: Part 2
      Convener: Dr Siphiwe Mphuthi (University of Cape Town)
    • 12:30 → 13:30
      Lunch 1h
    • 13:30 → 15:00
      Foundations: Part 1
      Convener: Mr Jon Ward (SANSA)
    • 15:00 → 15:30
      Refreshment break 30m
    • 15:30 → 16:00
      Foundations: Part 2
      • 15:30
        Feedback from breakout session - Foundations (1) 15m
        Speaker: Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
      • 15:45
        What We Heard → What We’ll Do 15m
        Speaker: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa)
        1_2_7_Aletha_deWitt_03.pdf
    • 16:10 → 16:30
      Poster: Geodesy landscape and ecosystem 20m
      Speakers: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa), Mr Patrick Vorster (DLRRD, NGMS, CDNGI), Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
      Geodesy Landscape and ecosystem - SAGWG Web.pdf
    • 16:30 → 16:50
      Poster IAG Infrastructure 20m
      Speakers: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa), Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development), Dr Jack Radcliffe (University of Manchester), Dr Paul Baki, Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
      IAG_2025_deWitt_v4.pdf
  • Thursday, 2 October
    • 08:30 → 09:00
      Arrival and refreshments 30m
    • 09:00 → 09:05
      Welcome, Recap & Objectives For the Day 5m
      Speaker: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa)
      2_1_Aletha_deWitt_04.pdf
    • 09:05 → 10:30
      Pillars 3, 5 & 6 Infrastructure, Standards and Systems: Part 1
      Convener: Patroba Odera (University of Cape Town)
    • 10:30 → 11:00
      Refreshment break 30m
    • 11:00 → 11:20
      Pillars 3, 5 & 6 Infrastructure, Standards and Systems: Part 2
      • 11:00
        Feedback from breakout session - Infrastructure (3), Standards (5) and Systems (6) 20m
        Speaker: Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
    • 11:20 → 12:30
      Pillars 2 & 7 Advocacy and Comms, People: Part 1
      Convener: Hubert Mathebula (DSTI)
    • 12:30 → 13:30
      Lunch 1h
    • 13:30 → 13:50
      Pillars 2 & 7 Advocacy and Comms, People: Part 2
      Convener: Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
      • 13:30
        Feedback from breakout session - Advocacy and Comms (7), People (2) 20m
        Speaker: Dr Siphiwe Mphuthi (University of Cape Town)
    • 13:50 → 15:00
      Pillars 4 & 8 Spectrum protection and R&D: Part 1
      Convener: Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
    • 15:00 → 15:30
      Refreshment break 30m
    • 15:30 → 15:50
      Pillars 4 & 8 Spectrum protection and R&D: Part 2
      Convener: Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
      • 15:30
        Feedback from breakout session - Spectrum protection (4) and R&D (8) 20m
        Speaker: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa)
    • 15:50 → 16:30
      Wrap-up
      Convener: Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
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