Accelerating the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa - Guide for delegates

Accelerating the Implementation of the
      Sustainable Development Goals in Africa
UNISA, Pretoria, South Africa
Kgorong Building, Muckleneuk Campus

5-6 March 2020

Guide for
delegates

Organisers & support team
•   University of South Africa (Unisa)

•   Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany

•   Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme

•   World Sustainable Development Research and Transfer Centre
Chairpersons

•   Prof. Walter Leal, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and Chair of
        Environment and Technology, Manchester Metropolitan University (UK)

•   Prof. Rudi Pretorius , Department of Geography, Unisa
Organising Committee @ Unisa

•   Prof. Melanie Nicolau, School of Human and Ecological Sustainability

•   Dr. Muchaiteyi Togo, Department of Environmental Sciences

•   Mr. Graeme Wilson, Department of Environmental Sciences

•   Ms. Hellene Steenkamp, Department of Geography

The Kgorong Building and symposium venue

Pretoria map

Symposium schedule
                 5th March 2020                                     6th March 2020
Morning:                                        Morning:
                                                Plenary Session
07:30 – 09:00
Arrival and set-up of displays                  Parallel Sessions

Loading of presentations in venues              Exhibition and visit to displays

Plenary Session                                 Afternoon:
                                                Parallel Sessions
Exhibition and visit to displays
                                                Exhibition and visit to displays
Parallel Sessions
                                                Plenary Session
Afternoon:
Parallel Sessions
                                                17:00 – Close
Exhibition and visit to displays

Evening:                                        Venue for all activities: Kgorong
Reception                                       Building, Muckleneuck Campus
In order to ensure an efficient use of the time, delegates are kindly asked to organise their travel
in a way that allows them to travel back on or after 17:00 on 6th March 2020, so that they can fully
participate in the event from beginning to end.

Exhibition information
• Participating universities will be able to put up posters
  describing their work and research projects. This will
  allow close, one-to-one contacts between participants
  and exhibitors.
• Recommended maximum size of posters is A0 (1189 x 841
  mm), minimum A1, preferably portrait orientation.

For poster stand requirements, please send an e-mail to Hellene Steenkamp
(steenhe@unisa.ac.za) by 10 February 2020

Computer hardware/software
• The following equipment will be available for
  presentations :
  Pointer pens
  Standard laptops
  Laptop speakers
  Data projectors
• Technical staff will be on standby for assistance

Parking arrangements
• Delegates requiring parking on the Muckleneuk Campus should please
  send a request to Ms Hellene Steenkamp (steenhe@unisa.ac.za) by
  latest 10 February 2020

• Designated parking will be clearly marked and Protection Service staff
  will be available to direct delegates to the designated parking area

Dietary requirements

Dietary requirements will be catered for as indicated
on registration forms and will be clearly marked.

Visa requirements
• Link for visa requirements:
  http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/applying-for-sa-visa
• Should you require a letter of invitation please send
  an e-mail to steenhe@unisa.ac.za and provide the
  following information:
     Passport Number
     Full names as per your passport
     Date of Issue
     Expiry date
     Country where passport was issued

Useful information: Banks and foreign exchange, metro
police, hospitals & shopping malls
 Closest hospital to Unisa
 • Zuid Afrikaanse Hospital
 • Address: 255 Bourke St, Muckleneuk, Pretoria. Phone: 012 343 0300
 • Kindly note that delegates are expected to cover all their travel costs,
   health/travel insurance and accommodation costs in South Africa.

 Metro Police:
 • Emergency number – 10111

 Banks and foreign exchange:
 • Facilities available in Brooklyn Mall
 • Address: C/o Veale St and Fehrsen St, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria
 • Alternatively use the Forex counters at the OR Tambo International Airport
   on arrival.

 Shopping Malls:
 • Brooklyn Mall & Menlyn Mall

Accommodation options
For more info/options refer to www.booking.com or www.lekkeslaap.co.za .

   •   137 @Murray Street Guest house (9 min - 5,2 km via M7)

   •   Brooklyn Guesthouses (9 min - 5,2 km via M7)

   •   314 On Clark Guesthouse (11 min - 5,6 km via M7)

   •   Brooklyn Manor (12 min - 6,1 km via M7)

   •   Brooklyn place (9 min - 4,4 km via Justice Mahomed Str/M11)

   •   Waterfalls Boutique Hotel (16 min - 9,1 km via M7)

   •   Protea Hotel by Marriott Pretoria Loftus Park (9 min - 4,2 km via Sibelius Str)

   •   City Lodge Hotel Hatfield (13 min - 5,6 km via Sibelius Str and University Rd)

   •   Garden Court Hotel Hatfield (15 min - 7,1 km via Stanza Bopape Str/R104)

   •   Muckleneuk Guest House (3 min - 1,3 km via Willem Punt Ave and Leyds Str)

   •   Illyria House Boutique Hotel and Spa (2 min - 700.0 m via Willem Punt Ave)

   •   Union View Guest house (4 min - 1,7 km via Willem Punt Ave and Devenish Drive)
Note that these are examples of possible options. Delegates need to select a suitable establishment on
the basis of their requirements and preferences. The conference organisers cannot make accommodation
arrangements on behalf of delegates.

OR Tambo International Airport to UNISA
The drive from O.R Tambo International airport to Unisa is 49.4 km, and takes approx. 35 min
(traffic congestion dependant).
• Head southwest toward Drop-Off Zone Rd
    300 m
• Continue onto O.R. Tambo Airport Rd
    190 m
• Keep left to stay on O.R. Tambo Airport Rd
    1.5 km
• Keep left at the fork to continue on Exit 46, follow signs for R21 N/City Center/Kempton
    Park/Pretoria and merge onto R21
    450 m
• Merge onto R21 and Drive
    45.0 km (27 min)
• Continue on Elandspoort St/M5. Drive to Mears St
    2.0 km
• At Fountains Circle, take the 1st exit onto Nelson Mandela Dr/M3/M5
    400 m
• Use the left lane to take the ramp onto Elandspoort St/M5
    1.1 km
• Turn right onto Ridge St
    110 m
• Turn right onto Mears St
    350 m
• University of South Africa, Preller St, Muckleneuk, Pretoria

Important information
      Shuttle service/transport options
 Ez Shuttle
  https://www.ezshuttle.co.za/portf
  olio/pretoria/
                                      Note that these are examples of possible
  Phone : +27 (0)12 346 0899          options. Delegates have to select a suita-
  Voip Phone : +27 (0)87 160          ble service on the basis of their needs and
  0233                                preferences. The conference organisers
  Fax : +27 (0)866 611 707            cannot make transport arrangements on
  Email : info@ezshuttle.co.za        behalf of delegates.

 Uber
  https://www.uber.com/za/en/ride/

Transport information
              Gautrain (Airport --- Pretoria)
 Website:
   https://www.gautrain.co.za/
   http://www.southafricaexplorer.co.za/articles/maps/map-gautrain-stations.html

 Delegates making use of the Gautrain option can
  purchase a Gautrain travel card on arrival at
  OR Tambo International Airport and load it with
  enough funds should they plan to use it for a
  return trip as well.

 To travel to Pretoria, passengers need to switch at the
  Marlboro Station to the train going to Pretoria. Depending on
  their accommodation, most passengers will travel up to Hatfield,
  and taxi/shuttle/Uber from there. The last departure of the
  Gautrain at night from ORT airport is 21h00. It is however
  advisable to check the schedule on the time table website:                       N
  https://www.gautrain.co.za/commuter/timetables

General advice on transport
Delegates need to take into account that public transport
systems in South Africa are not that well developed and not
always reliable. Note the following:
 Travel by Gautrain between the airport and Pretoria is a relatively reliable
  and convenient option.
 For travel between Hatfield station, accommodation and the symposium
  venue, delegates are advised to arrange transfers via the accommodation
  establishments where they are booked, prior to their arrival.
 It is not advisable to walk to the symposium venue, even if staying close
  by.

Electricity/adapter plugs
• What kind of plug adapter do I need for South Africa?
• Universal Travel plug adapter for South Africa - 3 round pin plug. Good
  for Grounded or Non-grounded plugs from other countries. Note:
  This does not convert the voltage from 110V to 220/240V
• In South Africa the power plugs and sockets are of type D, M and N. The
  standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• VCT VP110 VP-110 S. Africa Plug Adapter

• Adapters can be bought at Clicks or many other retail
  shops in the Brooklyn – or Menlyn Malls

https://clicks.co.za/go-travel_visitor-adaptor-south-africa/p/6543

Climate
In Pretoria March is the last hot month of summer and signals the
beginning of autumn.
Temperatures are around 22°C in March with highs of 27°C in the peak of
the day. South African weather in March is beautifully warm and sunny with
up to 12 hours of sunshine per day. At night, temperatures drop to around
14°C, which is still mild but you might need a few light layers to stay warm.
There is still a chance of thunder storms and rain.
                       Max average t°: +27 °C (81 °F)
                       Min average t°: +14 °C (57 °F)
                          Daily sunshine : 9 hours
                           Rainy days: 1-2 days
                        Precipitation: 21 mm (0,8")
     https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/weather/africa/south-
                          africa/march/

Places of interest – Pretoria
                 (day visits)
 Voortrekker Monument
 Freedom Park Heritage Site & Museum
 Pretoria National Botanical Garden
 Union Buildings
 Pretoria National Zoological Gardens
 Rietvlei Nature Reserve
 Church Square
 Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary
 Hartebeespoort Dam - Chameleon village & African market

               https://www.pretoria.com/v/attractions/
                     https://www.tripadvisor.co.za

Emergency contact details
In the case of an emergency, please contact the following people:
•   Prof Rudi Pretorius (General matters)
       Tel: 011-471-3680, Mobile: 084 275022,   Email: pretorw@unisa.ac.za
•   Ms Hellene Steenkamp (Logistics)
       Tel: 011-471-3689, Mobile: 082 739 1276, Email: steenhe@unisa.ac.za
•   Prof Melanie Nicolau (Exhibitions)
       Tel: 011-6709492, Mobile: 082 695 7551, Email: nicolmd@unisa.ac.za
•   Mr Graeme Wilson (Transport)
       Tel: 011-4712103, Mobile: 078 9675648,   Email: wilsoga@unisa.ac.za
•   Dr Muchaiteyi Togo (Programme)
       Tel: 011-4713934, Mobile: 072 7791350,   Email: togom@unisa.ac.za

The country code for South Africa is +27

Message from the local organizing
          committee of Unisa

The local organising committee wishes all
participants a safe journey, a happy stay in
Pretoria and a valuable symposium
experience.