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1 – 4 October 2024
Pretoria, South Africa
Where
HOST COUNTRY
South Africa
A democratic republic, South Africa is considered an Emerging and Developing economy and ranks 109th on the Human Development Index. In 2023, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) estimated the population at 62 million. Gauteng still comprises the largest share of the South African population, with approximately 15,5 million people (26,0%) living in this province. South Africa is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, after Indonesia and Brazil. The country is surrounded by two oceans, occupies only about 2% of the world’s land area, but is home to nearly: 10% of the world’s plants; 7% of the reptiles, birds and mammals and 15% of known coastal marine species. The country comprises nine biomes (unique vegetation landscapes), three of which have been declared global biodiversity hotspots. Biodiversity richness is one of South Africa’s greatest assets, in terms of landscapes, ecosystems and species – the web of natural life – provides goods and services vital for human well-being and the survival of the planet.
Modern humans have lived at the southern tip of Africa for more than 100 000 years and their ancestors for some 3,3 million years. Some 2 000 years ago, the Khoekhoen (the Hottentots of early European terminology) were pastoralists who had settled mostly along the coast, while the San (the Bushmen) were hunter-gatherers spread across the region. At this time, Bantu-speaking agropastoralists began arriving in southern Africa, spreading from the eastern lowlands to the Highveld. At several archaeological sites there is evidence of sophisticated political and material cultures. South Africa has been a democratic republic since holding its first truly open election on April 27, 1994. The country is a member of the United Nations, the G20 and BRICS.
LANGUAGES
English is generally spoken in Gauteng, but there are many other official languages in South Africa: isiZulu, isiXhosa, isiNdebele, Afrikaans, Siswati, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana,Tshivenda and Xitsonga.
TIMEZONE
SAST
South Africa Standard Time
Ahead of UTC by 2 hours
UTC/GMT+2
HOST CITY
Pretória
The Venue
directions Scientia 627-Jr, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
ll conference sessions will be held at the CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC).
The CSIR ICC is located in a natural setting in South Africa’s capital city. The building, which encompasses outdoor areas, is surrounded by abundant natural fauna and flora.
Ideally situated close to all the central amenities in Pretoria, it is easily accessible from all major routes in Gauteng. Besides conference, function and exhibition venues, the CSIR ICC also offers a one-stop business centre with related support services, facilities for the physically disabled, glass-fronted soundproof translation and press booths, on-site medical assistance and security and free secure parking. Banking facilities, travel desks and bureau de change can be arranged on request.
How
Registration
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Airport
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Visa
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Accommodation
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