University of Pretoria

Baseline characterization of inshore reef soundscapes and noise dynamics along the southeast coast of South Africa

Underwater noise has risen in certain parts of the world, driven by continued growth of maritime economic activity. In South Africa, increasing economic development threatens to elevate underwater noise levels in marine habitats, yet knowledge of marine soundscapes remains very l...

Bridging theory and practice: systematic review into power transformer winding failures in South Africa

Abstract Due to the ongoing load shedding in South Africa, the incidence of power transformer failures has increased significantly, making the enhancement of grid-connected transformer design a critical concern. Historically, the South African utility grid has relied on conventio...