Dr Ramantswana (left), a Forestry academic and coordinator at the George Campus, delivered a plenary keynote address at the 2025 IPEF Forest Plantation Congress held in São Paulo, Brazil.
The event, attended by over 400 participants, is a significant platform for the global forestry sector.
Dr Ramantswana's address entitled, “A Forecast of Re-establishment Technologies in Plantation Forestry”, focused on global trends in silviculture innovation, including machine-specific advancements, precision material inputs, AI-enhanced operator systems, and digitalisation.
His work forms part of the Modern Silviculture Research project, in collaboration with Prof Saulo Guerra from UNESP, Brazil — a partnership that has produced research publications, student exchanges, and conference presentations since 2018.
Mr Le Roux (left), a lecturer in the Department of Accounting, published a research article published in the July 2025 edition of Accountancy SA, titled “Transparency, Accountability and Trust: The Importance of Sustainability Reporting for Municipal Leaders.”
His article critically engages with the challenges and opportunities of sustainability reporting in South African municipalities, advocating for proactive leadership and community-driven innovation in the absence of formal frameworks.
Ewayne’s contribution aligns with emerging global standards being developed by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) and reflects Mandela University’s commitment to research on pressing socio-environmental challenges.
These achievements emphasise the University's ongoing efforts to lead through research, innovation, and public engagement, both at home and abroad.
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