Liezel is lecturer in the Geography Department at the University of the Free State. She obtained her PhD in 2020 from the University of Fort Hare. Her research interests include cold climate geomorphology, geochronology, and landscape reconstruction. She is currently involved with work on sub-Antarctic Marion Island and on Gough Island in the south Atlantic Ocean investigating landscape-climate interactions to reconstruct palaeo-climates.

She is passionate about hands-on science and exploring new techniques in documenting, monitoring, and displaying landscape change.​She regards field experience an important part of her, and future geomorphologists’, training and believe that Geographers have an important part to play in getting South African’s ready for the future impacts of climate change. 

Marike is a lecturer and doctoral student in the Department of Geography, University of the Free State.  Her doctoral study focuses on sediment source tracing in the eastern Free State, but her research interests also include sediment pollution and environmental geochemistry.  Marike can be reached via email.

David works in the Department of Geography, School of Environmental Sciences (College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences) at the University of South Africa (Unisa). At Unisa he focuses on teaching periglacial geomorphology; weathering; geoconservation; and environmental science. His research interests focus mainly on geomorphology; weathering; environmental change; Marion Island; and Antarctic geomorphology. He can be reached via email.

Christel is a senior lecturer in the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. A geomorphologist and GIS specialist by training, her technical expertise is focused on GISc, in particular geospatial statistical analyses, terrain analyses, and spatial MCDA, as well as (related to geomorphology), ground temperature and moisture dynamics, textural-fraction-related work, and morphometrics. This has led to collaborations with individuals from engineering, renewable energy science, archaeologists, hazard/risk modellers, ecologists, architects, zoologists, and remote sensing specialists. She can be reached via email.

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Renée is an MSc Environmental Management student at the University of Pretoria, researching anthropogeomorphological wetlands. She is also the current chair of the Southern African Young Geomorphologists group, established in 2020 and representing South African and South Africa's neighbouring countries at international young geomorphologist events.

Hailing from the quaint town of Komani in the Eastern Cape, I embarked on my journey into the world of research during my postgraduate studies.He possesses a Master of Science in Geography from the University of Fort Hare. Over the past decade, my academic pursuits have been centred around periglacial aeolian processes, a field in which I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. His research endeavors have made him two-time overwintering Marionite, he has gained extensive experience in sub-Antarctic and Polar research. These experiences have not only broadened my horizons but also deepened my understanding of our planet’s intricate and diverse ecosystems.

Suzanne is a fluvial geomorphologist who first developed a passion for rivers and wetlands under the tutelage of Prof Ellery. Since then, she has worked in a variety of environments ranging from sub-tropical floodplains of KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast, valley-fill systems in South Africa’s semi-arid interior, and more recently, the wetlands of Cape Agulhas. Her research has two primary focuses, the first involves understanding how geomorphic processes lead to wetland formation, how those processes influence ecosystem service provision, and the potential of geomorphic processes to enable wetlands to naturally recover following degradation. The second focus involves understanding the impact of climatic variability and climate change on geomorphic processes and process rates in fluvial systems.

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Her current research, a collaboration between SU, UWC and SANBI, focuses on the impact of climate change on floodplain ecosystem service provision. Dr Grenfell is based at Stellenbosch University, where she teaches physical geography.

Carel completed his undergraduate and master's degrees in Geography from the University of Pretoria. During that time, he worked in the GIS industry and as a research assistant at a private agricultural research institute. Attending the SAAG conference in 2011, held at the Gobabeb Research Institute, proved to be a turning point in his life. It was his first academic conference, and it inspired him to develop further as an academic and pushed him towards an academic career. For the past seven years, he has been working as a lecturer at UNISA's Geography department. Currently, he is completing a PhD in Geography, with a focus on applying GIS and geomorphometric methods coupled with cosmogenic nuclide dating to better understand landscape evolution over mountainous regions.

Mthobisi is an enthusiastic early career researcher and academic, driven by a passion for Geography and the Environment. As a Lecturer in the Department of Geography, Environmental Science, and Planning at the University of Eswatini, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role, inspiring and guiding students towards academic excellence. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mthobisi is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Pretoria. His research focuses on the captivating field of granite geology in Eswatini, with a special emphasis on unraveling the genesis and dynamics of the Gobholo Granite Cave System. This area of study reflects his unwavering commitment to expanding our understanding of geological formations and their profound impact on the environment. Mthobisi's inquisitiveness extends beyond speleology and granite environments, as he possesses a broad range of research interests in environmental sciences. His particular focus lies in environmental chemistry and geochemistry, allowing him to explore the intricate interactions between geological processes, chemical processes, and the environment. By adopting a multidisciplinary approach, he actively contributes to the development of sustainable solutions for pressing environmental challenges.

Dr Thomas Marambanyika is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography, Environmental Sustainability and Resilience Building, Midlands State University. He also served as the Chairperson of the Department of Geography, Environmental Sustainability and Resilience Building at Midlands State University (2016 – 2022). From July 2023, he is the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. He was also the Midlands State University Research Board Chairperson (2020 – 2021). Dr Marambanyika is a researcher interested in wetland processes and management, food security, and sustainable natural resources management. To date, he has published more than 35 scientific publications. As a social scientist, he also applies Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing in local and international research projects. He has experience in international research project collaborations involving experts from different countries as well as connecting with ordinary people in communities. Engaging in collaborative research with both local and international scholars, I contribute to the quality and impact of my research output. Currently managing three international grants, I am involved in WeMAST, ENSEMBLE, and WHY projects, each addressing critical environmental issues. Dr Marambanyika’s vision is to continue participating in scientific research that transforms society through novel solutions.