UKZN Academic Appointed Editor at Leading International Publishing House
One of the world’s leading academic publishers Taylor and Francis has appointed distinguished figure in the field of Built Environment disciplines, UKZN’s Professor Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu,
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Professor Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu, 40, has made a name for herself in the world of Town and Regional Planning. She is also an editor for a
Read MoreUrban Planning Must be Left to Professionals.
South Africa’s cities are not designed to be inclusive, and politics is a huge part of the problem. The policy frameworks which guide urban inclusivity
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As a society, we are constantly striving towards progress, and nowhere is this more evident than in the development of our cities. City planners, architects,
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Senior Town Planning lecturer and SARChI Chair in Inclusive Cities Professor Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu has been appointed to serve on the Scientific Committee of the International
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South Africa is facing a major energy crisis, characterized by widespread load shedding, which has significantly impacted the urban economy and cities. This energy crisis
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South Africa is urbanizing rapidly, with 67% of its population currently residing in urban areas. There is no evidence that this trajectory will change any
Read MoreA Transport Professional’s Perception of the Concept of Inclusivity in Two African Cities
As developing economies, many African cities are faced with the predicament of developing a transport system that can address the needs of the surging population.
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