Dr Nigel Hicks presented on ‘Constraining deformation ages within the Southern Structural domain of the Pongola basin, South East margin of the Kaapvaal Craton, SA: relationships from field mapping’ His talk focussed on new interpretations of deformation in the Pongola

The last day of the Geocongress conference started with a keynote address from Dr Hayley Cawthra titled ‘Marine geoscience perspectives on mapping South Africa’s coast and blue backyard’. Her presentation focused on the offshore and coastal mapping projects that the CGS is

Dr Sameera Mohamed presented on ‘Extraction and synthesis of silica nanoparticles from mine residues of the South African bushveld igneous complex’ Her presentation highlighted the environmental impact of mine residues and sustainable solutions for the recovery of valuable

Phuti Tleane wrapped up the CGS team presentations by giving a talk titled ‘Mapping groundwater potential zones using artificial intelligence (AI) technique and GIS: A case study in Capricorn & Sekhukhune districts’. Her presentation focused on the application of AI software to

Wishing you a #MandelaDay filled with activities that are lending a hand and impactful to the less fortunate as well as uplifting our communities. #MandelaDay2025

The Council for Geoscience’s Pretoria Office is spending the day at the New Life Center for Girls, located in Presidential Park, Midrand. The Center provides a safe and supportive environment for underprivileged girls who have faced significant life challenges. As part of this

The CGS attended the Ministerial G20 Critical Minerals Stakeholder Engagement event themed “Harnessing Critical Minerals for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth”. The CGS, as the custodian of geoscience data and information, is key in enhancing geological

Dr Viswanath Vadapalli and Ms Sisanda Gcasamba represented the CGS at the AusIMM Life of a Mine| Mine Waste and Tailings Conference in Brisbane, Australia. The conference brings together professionals involved in aspects of mine development, sustainability, waste management,

Statement on seismic event that occurred in the Far Eastern Coast of Russian on Wednesday morning #seismicevents

The CGS mourns the passing of Dr Monde Mayekiso who served as one of our board members.

The CGS is taking part at the National Science Week and career expo hosted by Necsa_ Official Page in Pelindaba from 7-8 August 2025. The event sought to highlight the significance of STEM subjects as well as promoting geoscience related career opportunities. Ms Sisanda Makubalo gave

On 8 August 2025, the CGS participated at the career expo hosted by the Phiriphiri Foundation at Phiriphiri Secondary School in Limpopo. The initiative aimed to empower learners from Grades 7 to 12 by exposing them to a variety of career opportunities and academic pathways.

Happy Women’s Day to all the phenomenal women out there #WomensDay #HappyWomensDay

Today, Mr Carlos Mudzielwana represented the CGS at the Defence Engineering Science and Technology Conference at St. Georges Hotel and Conference Centre in Centurion under the theme “The 2025 Professional Journey to Technical Greatness". In his presentation, Mr Mudzielwana

The CGS cohosted a Capacity Building Dolomite Workshop alongside the Gamagara Local Municipalicty at Kathu Town Hall, Northern Cape. This initiative was aimed at empowering and equipping Municipality Officials, Town Planners, and other key stakeholders with the knowledge and

The CGS participated at the RockSoc Geoscience Career Day hosted by Wits University in Braamfontein. The event aimed to highlight the significance of geoscience and its application in society while offering a platform for learners to interact with industry professionals.

To commemorate #WomensMonth, Mining Review Africa featured Dr. Rendani Matakanye, the CGS Finance Manager, highlighting her career path as a Finance professional in the sector. Please access the link below to watch her interview. #WomensMonth #WomenInGeoscience #WomenInLeadership

The CGS participated at the Houghton Muslim Academy Career Day expo in Houghton Johannesburg. The expo aimed to broaden the awareness of diverse career paths available in geoscience and to support learners in making informed subject selections at the end of Grade 9, helping

Yesterday, we welcomed learners from Motubatse Secondary School 🌍✨ They explored the world of geoscience and discovered exciting career opportunities in the field. 🎥 Hear from Grade 12 learner Phetolo Komamadisa about her experience. 🎥 Plus, the school’s Principal, Mr. M.A.

The CGS joined the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources ‏ Career Expo at Lengola Secondary School in Newcastle, KZN. 🎓✨ The event inspired learners with career guidance, skills development opportunities, and exposure to diverse professions. Minister Gwede Mantashe encouraged learners to use every