SARChI Cities, Law & Environmental Sustainability

South African National Research Foundation Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability based at the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus.

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SARChI CLES hosted an Author's Workshop for the Research Companion on Local Government and Climate Change in Africa. Several experts from across the African continent came together to present their upcoming chapters on climate change in the context of urban governance. Stay tuned

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Upcoming Critical Convo Webinar 📢 | 24 June 2026
SARChI CLES will host its second critical conversation of the year.
Participants are encouraged to register using the following link: https://t.co/GyJiTvfJDG, or by scanning the QR code.

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🎙️ New CLESTalk Episode Alert!

Tune in for episode 15 of CLESTalk for a topical conversation between Ms Ledile Sekwakwa and Mr Burgert Gildenhuys.

Click the link to gain insights on how local government in South Africa is evolving: https://t.co/Sw1h20hodT

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Call for Abstracts 📢

7th Annual CLES Postgraduate Student Conference
Theme: Reimagining solutions for municipal challenges 26 yrs into SA democracy

📍 NWU Potchefstroom | Hybrid
📅 10-11 Sept 2026
📝 Submit by 20 July 2026 to [email protected]

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We continue our #GetToKnowTheCLESTeam journey by introducing Sandile Mbizeni (LLB, NWU), LLM researcher at the Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES).

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📢 CALL FOR NRF BURSARY APPLICATIONS FOR 2027 We invite applications for full-time LLM & PhD/LLD studies for 2027. 📷 Law | 📷 Urban Development 📷 Closing: 18 May 2026 📷

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Reminder: Register for the 6th Annual Prestige Lecture | Promoting Environmental Justice
📅 13 May 2026 | 🕑 14:00 📍 Senate Hall, Building F1, NWU Potchefstroom Campus

📒 Register: https://t.co/kMvhdpp5tJ 📧 Enquiries: Viandrie Robertson – [email protected]

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The 6th Annual Prestige Lecture

Speaker: Danielle Midgley
Topic: Promoting Environmental Justice: Legal Advocacy and the Role of Lawyers Beyond the Courtroom
13 May | Senate Hall, Building F1, NWU Potchefstroom Campus

Register: https://t.co/H1d3qfPxn2

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We continue our #GetToKnowTheCLESTeam series by introducing Slindile Ntshangase (LLB), a CLES LLM researcher

Her work explores legal and policy frameworks for city-level green transport in South Africa, focusing on municipal autonomy and climate-responsive transport solutions

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Meet Nyamboga George, a CLES LLM Researcher. ✨

His research explores bridging the sustainability gap in smart city spatial planning in Kenya & South Africa, focusing on Konza and Lanseria.

Guided by: “Relentless self-improvement, discipline, and mental toughness.”

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🎥 Critical Conversation now available!

Catch our session on integrating disaster management into urban planning, featuring Dr Fidelis Udo & Prof Dewald van Niekerk.

Watch here: https://t.co/H2HKTw25cf

#CriticalConversation #CLES #DisasterManagement #UrbanDevelopment

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Reminder: Join us for our upcoming Critical Convo Webinar
Topic: Integrating Disaster Management into Urban Planning: Addressing Vulnerability and Risk Reduction in Cities

Date: 15 April 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Register here: https://t.co/n3kKvS473I

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Postdoc Fellow wanted!

Join NWU's SARChI Chair in Cities, Law & Env Sustainability. 1-yr fellowship (renewable up to 3yrs), R320k p/a. Apply by 20 Apr '26:  https://t.co/ErxfYyiSRh

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CLES is hosting a Critical Convo Webinar on Integrating Disaster Management into Urban Planning: Addressing Vulnerability & Risk in Cities, featuring Dr Fidelis Udo & Prof Dewald van Niekerk.

🗓 15 April 2026 | ⏰ 14:00–16:00
👉 Register: https://t.co/4VXZRn4xuJ

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Local Government Training Workshop | 10–11 March 2026
We hosted a two-day workshop that equipped municipal councillors and staff with insights into local government law, climate change, and administrative justice.

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📚 Local Government Training Workshop | Day 1 of 2

Today marked the start of our Local Government Training Workshop.

Participants engaged in insightful discussions and collaborative activities. We look forward to continuing the conversations tomorrow on Day 2.

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✍🏾📚 Writing Retreat | 23–26 Feb 2026
From 23–26 Feb, our researchers gathered at Grootbosch Guest Farm & Venue for a focused writing retreat, advancing journal articles, book chapters, doctoral research, LLM chapters, proposals & more.

#WritingRetreat #AcademicWriting #CLES

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✍🏾📚 Writing Retreat | 23–26 Feb 2026

From 23–26 Feb, our researchers gathered at Grootbosch Guest Farm & Venue for a focused writing retreat, advancing journal articles, book chapters, doctoral research, LLM chapters, proposals & more.