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SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
TOWARDS A GREEN ECONOMY IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR: A CASE STUDY OF LIMPOPO PROVINCE-
Implementation Phase
FINAL REPORT
Prepared for & Presented to:
March, 2019
Contact Details
Professor John Ogony Odiyo
Dean: School of Environmental
Sciences
Business: 0159628511/13
Mobile: 0748641941
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES ...................................................................................................................................................... iii
LIST OF FIGURES .................................................................................................................................................... iii
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 4
2. INNOVATIVE GREEN TRANSPORT COMPETITION ........................................................................................... 4
2.1. Introduction of competition concept to TVET college representatives .................................................... 4
2.1.1 Meeting with contact persons from TVET colleges from Limpopo Province .......................................... 5
2.1.2 Distribution of competition materials to TVET college representatives ................................................. 7
2.2 Green economy competition evaluation and award ceremony ................................................................. 8
3. WORKSHOP AND TRAINING ON GREEN TRANSPORT ......................................................................................... 9
3.1 Mobilisation of stakeholders from 4 provinces .......................................................................................... 9
3.2 Workshop presentations on findings from Limpopo Province case study ............................................... 10
3.2.1 Workshop presentations to stakeholders from Gauteng and North West Provinces .......................... 10
3.2.2 Workshop presentations to stakeholders from Western Cape Province .............................................. 11
3.2.3 Workshop presentations to stakeholders from KwaZulu Natal Province ............................................. 12
3.3 Redefinition of policy levers 1-6 and prioritization of provincial objectives according to levers with
respect to the 4 provinces ............................................................................................................................... 13
3.4 Training in green skills ............................................................................................................................... 14
4. FEEDBACK ON GREEN ECONOMY IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR WITH STAKEHOLDERS FROM 4 PROVINCES .. 14
4.1 Results from feedback questionnaires ...................................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Suggestions for improvement based on the findings of Limpopo case studies ................................ 20
5. Web page design for TETA green transport...................................................................................................... 21
5.1 Structure of the web page ......................................................................................................................... 22
5.2 Contents of the web page .......................................................................................................................... 22
5.2.1 Background ......................................................................................................................................... 22
5.2.2 What is green economy? .................................................................................................................... 23
5.2.3 The need to transition towards a green economy in the transport sector in South Africa and role of
TETA .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
5.2.4 TETA’s strategy for transition to green economy in the transport sector ........................................ 24
6. DRAFTING A BOOK BASED ON POLICY LEVERS 1-6 FROM LIMPOPO CASE STUDY ....................................... 25
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7. THE WAY FORWARD ..................................................................................................................................... 25
APPENDIX A: TETA GREEN TRANSPORT COMPETITION EVALUATION .................................................................. 26
APPENDIX B: FEEDBACK QUESTIONNAIRE ............................................................................................................ 31
LIST OF TABLES
Table 2.1: Limpopo TVET Colleges representatives’ contact numbers ..................................... 5
Table 2.2: Limpopo TVET College competition materials distributed ...................................... 8
Table 2.3: Participants of green economy competition and their roles .................................... 8
Table 3.1: Stakeholders who participated in the feedback workshops................................... 10
Table 4.1: Workshop participants responded to the questionnaires ...................................... 15
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 4.1: Responses on applicability workshop and training to respondents jobs ............. 16
Figure 4.2: Responses on coverage of important aspects of green economy within transport sector in the workshop and training ........................................................................................ 17
Figure 4.3: Responses on whether workshop and training highlighted green transport concepts ................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 4.4: Responses on whether workshop highlighted important areas of green transport research ................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 4.5: Emphasises relevant green transport levers ......................................................... 19
Figure 4.6: Respondents’ interest in future follow up workshop ............................................ 20
Figure 5.1: Structure of the web page ...................................................................................................... 22
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1. INTRODUCTION
This report is based on the implementation phase of an earlier study on “Towards a green
economy in the transport sector: a case study of Limpopo Province- Implementation Phase”.
TETA assigned the University of Venda to undertake the latter study in 2016. The implementation
phase had 4 main components which included innovative green transport competition, workshop
and training on green transport, web page design for TETA on green transport concept and
drafting a book based on policy levers 1-6 from Limpopo case study.
2. INNOVATIVE GREEN TRANSPORT COMPETITION
2.1. Introduction of competition concept to TVET college representatives
The competition concept for Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) colleges was
part of the field study research findings and recommendations for implementation in Limpopo
Province on “Towards a Green Economy in the Transport Sector in Limpopo Province”. The
advert for the green transport competition concept and the entry forms were prepared and
presented to representatives from TETA during the meeting held on the 5th June 2018 at the
School of Environmental Sciences, University of Venda. The concept was approved by TETA and
the University staff. The competition concepts were printed in two parts, (1) the competition
concept poster printed on an AO size paper and (2) the TETA Green Transport Innovative
Competition for TVET college students contest entry highlights and entry form. After the
University of Venda meeting, TETA sent a list of names and contact persons from seven TVET
colleges to assist with the facilitation of the implementation of the competition.
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2.1.1 Meeting with contact persons from TVET colleges from Limpopo Province
A provincial TVET college meeting was arranged by the School of Environmental Sciences staff
working on the competition concept to explain the idea to the college contact persons on the
19th July 2018 at the board room of Capricorn TVET College (Capricorn Central) in Polokwane. List
of attendants is provided in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1: Limpopo TVET Colleges representatives’ contact numbers
Names of TVET colleges Contact persons Contact number
Capricorn Not present
Vhembe Makushu Daniel 0829783599
Lephalale VS Ngobeni 0726796506
Lephalale Meshack Masoga L 0722516756
Sekhukhune Mabosa M P 0728443872
Letaba Benjamin Moshoma/Sebela S D 0735578693
Mopani Tshililo H. H. 0762665656/0732503062
Mopani Mpho Malatji 0829754414
TETA Vusi Lushaba 0824777799
TETA Capricorn Ms. Maboa Thanda 0791502729
Univen Peter Bikam 0723407451
The purpose of the meeting was to introduce and explain to TVET college contact persons the
competition concepts to enable them make inputs and recommendations on the prizes to be won,
the competition rules, and datelines for submission of entry forms, competition products and short
listing of winners as well as selection criteria. It was explained to them that the competition was
part of implementation of field study research findings and recommendations by the University
of Venda, School of Environmental Sciences staff on towards a green economy in the transport
sector in Limpopo province in 2016. The idea behind the competition was to create awareness
among TVET college students on greening the transport sector in South Africa and in particular
Limpopo province. The competition is strictly for registered TVET college students who have
innovative ideas on any of the six pillars of the research findings in Limpopo province i.e. (i)
transport and the environmental, (ii), modes of transportation, (iii) innovation, (iv) vehicles
emission, (v) green transport education and training, and (vi) policy and legislative issues. It was
agreed that the top three prizes to be won should be as follows:
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First prize: R 25 000
Second prize: R 15 000
Third prize: R 10 000
The meeting agreed that there should be consolation prizes for the three runners up who would
not make the three top prizes. There would also be consolation prizes for one selected participant
per college. The prizes would be determined by the School of Environmental Sciences, University
of Venda and discussed with TETA as this was not part of the original plan and budget. The
competition rules are as follows:
The participants agreed that only registered TVET college students from Limpopo
province are qualified to enter the competition and they must attach their proof of
registration to be qualified.
Prospective competitors are encouraged to enter as individual students or as group of
students.
Only those who submit their entry forms and competition products before or on the
date indicated on the entry forms and the poster will be considered.
The competition rules are indicated on the posters and the completion entry forms.
It was agreed during the meeting that candidates can use recycled or any material they find
suitable to produce a product or design but they should be able to demonstrate how it works
and its relevance in the local South African situation. Panel of judges will be constituted by
the Univen team and they will interview competitors with respect to their designs or
products. The corrected version of the competition materials were emailed to the TVET
contact persons on Friday the 20th of July 2018. It was indicated that the contact persons from
each TVET college should encourage students to take part in the competition. The following
were agreed on with the stakeholders:
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Closing date for the submissions of entry forms: 30 August 2018. Registration should start
immediately and competitors should start working on the designs or products and not to
wait until the last date to avoid delays.
Closing date for the submission of competition projects: 30th of September 2018.
Announcement of winners: 20th October 2018. Winners will be announced and prizes
given.
Prospective competitors should liaise with college representatives to get clarity if need
be.
All entries should be submitted via the college representatives to reach Professor John
Odiyo, Dean of the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Venda before the
closing dates.
2.1.2 Distribution of competition materials to TVET college representatives
On the 26th July 2018, Prof Bikam attended the meeting organised by Limpopo Province TVET,
WSSA Technical Committee Members. The green transport competition for TVET colleges was
part of the meeting agenda. Professor Bikam was asked to introduce the competition concept,
the general background and the rules of engagements to the college representatives. The
competitions material packages were given to the college representatives after the meeting.
Table 2.2 shows the number of A0 size posters and A3 entry forms that were printed and
collected by the representatives of the colleges. The competition materials were also collected
on behalf of TVET colleges that were not present during the 26th July 2018 meeting.
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Table 2.2: Limpopo TVET College competition materials distributed
Serial Name of TVET College Number of campuses
Number of A0 size posters distributed
Number of A3 size entry forms and instructions
1 Vhembe TVET College 6 12 120
2 Sekhukhune TVET college 2 4 40
3 Lephalale TVET college 2 4 40
4 Mopani TVET college 2 4 40
5 Capricorn TVET college 4 8 80
6 Waterberg TVET college 4 8 80
7 Letaba TVET college 3 6 60
Total 7 23 46 460
2.2 Green economy competition evaluation and award ceremony
The green economy competition evaluation took place on 20 November 2018 at the School of
Environmental Sciences, University of Venda. The details of the participants including their roles
are in Table 2.3. The details of the scoring and selection criteria, competition evaluation panel,
competition winners and runners up prize categories are in Appendix A. The green transport
competition award ceremony formed part of the inaugural TETA Skills Summit that took place at
Birchwood Hotel on 27-28 March 2019. The award ceremony formed part of the evening
programme on 27 March 2019.
Table 2.3: Participants of green economy competition and their roles
Name Role Institution
Mr. Ravele Tshiwa Competitor Vhembe TVET College
Mr. Negondeni M. Competitor Vhembe TVET College
Mr. Funyufunyu T.T. Competitor Vhembe TVET College
Mr. Madike M Competitor Mopani TVET College
Mr. Mabila S.D. Competitor Mopani TVET College
Mr. Muchavi V. Competitor Mopani TVET College
Ms. Malatji T.F. Competitor Mopani TVET College
Mrs. Botha A. College Representative and administrative facilitator
Mopani TVET College
Mr. Makushu M.D. Facilitator Vhembe TVET College
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Mr. Phaswana M.M. Mentor Vhembe TVET College
Mr. Rapetsoa B. Mentor Mopani TVET College
Mr Makhele Teboho Panel member Vhembe TVET College
Mr Malatji Mpho Panel member Mopani TVET College
Mr Nepfumembe Pfarelo
Panel member Thulamela Municipality
Dr Kirui Joseph Panel member and chair University of Venda
Mr. Matsemela Moloi Representative TETA
Mr. Vusi Lushaba Representative TETA
The winners of the green economy competition from TVET Colleges are provided on Table 4 of
appendix (page 30).
3. WORKSHOP AND TRAINING ON GREEN TRANSPORT
3.1 Mobilisation of stakeholders from 4 provinces
In the progress meeting of the Research Chair and implementation of Green Economy project
which was held at Capricorn College, Polokwane on 05 September 2018, TETA and University of
Venda research team agreed that feedback workshops for green economy project will be held
together with TETA’s SSP feedback workshops. It was also agreed that stakeholders from
Gauteng, North West, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces will be mobilised to
participate in the workshops which were held in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban,
respectively. North West stakeholders participated in the Johannesburg workshop. Table 3.1
indicates the number of stakeholders who participated in workshops.
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Table 3.1: Stakeholders who participated in the feedback workshops
Province Workshop venue Number of
stakeholders
Gauteng and North West Premier Hotel OR Tambo, Johannesburg 59
Western Cape Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town 26
Kwazulu-Natal Protea Hotel Edward, Durban 27
Total 112
3.2 Workshop presentations on findings from Limpopo Province case study
Presentations were made following the findings and recommendations of the research on
“Towards a Green economy in the Transport Sector in Limpopo Province” which was carried out
in 2016 under six policy levers, as follows:
Skills Lever I: Environment, climate change and the green economy,
Skills Lever II. Transport modes and the green economy,
Skills Lever III. Technology innovations in green transport,
Skills Lever IV. Vehicle management and emission control and maintenance,
Skills Lever V. Skills and knowledge transfer for transitioning into the green economy,
and
Skills Lever VI. Regulatory frameworks, policies, norms and standards.
3.2.1 Workshop presentations to stakeholders from Gauteng and North West
Provinces
The stakeholders from Gauteng and North West Provinces appreciated the fact that the research
team undertook a case study in a rural province as most of the studies have been done in urban
areas. The identified green jobs from the case study have potential to generate employment
opportunities and assist in improving employment equity. It was suggested that tyre industry
should be included as a stakeholder in future studies.
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It was noted that since Limpopo Province is a gateway to the rest of Africa via road it is essential
to study the national supply chain and its influence on green transport. Decision makers from
Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), Department of Transport (DoT) and politicians need
to be involved in this type of stakeholder workshops to solicit buy in and implementation of the
green economy concept within the transport sector as it has been shown that it will create a lot
of job opportunities. Thus, there is still a need to present the findings to key stakeholders such
as DoT and DEA.
Some of the workshop participants noted that related studies have been conducted in Gauteng
Province, Cape Town and KwaZulu Natal, resulting to policy changes and implementation (for
example, implementation of cycling lanes). It was emphasised that the Limpopo Province’s study
findings can be used to create awareness of green transport and its benefits. Thus, it is essential
for the government to be involved in the way forward. TETA responded that the research team
is already running a green transport competition at selected Technical and Vocational Education
and Training (TVET) colleges in Limpopo Province to create awareness and a book will be
published to disseminate the findings to the public. TETA’s strategic plan for the year 2019/2020
will also include aspects of green economy.
3.2.2 Workshop presentations to stakeholders from Western Cape Province
With respect to the research team’s finding on fast-tracking Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) in rural
municipalities to promote transition to green transport, the research team was cautioned that
the BRT may continue to face challenges in rural areas such as Limpopo Province due to low
numbers of commuters resulting to low profits. The need to implement the findings of the
Limpopo Province case study was identified and hence the findings should be presented to
decision makers. Involvement of other SETAs is crucial and TETA should play a positive role in
terms of training and awareness. School learners should be taught about green transport starting
from primary school level. For example they can be taught about the importance of cycling and
how it is related to green transport.
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Some of the stakeholders were concerned that creation of new technologies (for example,
electric cars) may result to loss of jobs and profits. It was, however, clarified that adaptation to
new technology and re-skilling of personnel to assist in job recovery may in fact increase job
opportunities. There will also be a need for multi-skill training. For example, artisans can be
trained to have financial and management skills.
It was acknowledged that transition to green economy requires global acceptance and
implementation as wells as support from politicians. They also acknowledged that the
government has a big role to play in the transition to green economy
Lack of public participation was seen as a major factor that could hinder transition to green
economy. For example a stakeholder from transport industry indicated that DoT introduced uber
taxis without adequate consultation and engagement with the taxi industry and this resulted to
misunderstandings and conflicts.
Dedication of infrastructure to encourage use of public transport was also identified as a
challenge. For example, there is no enough parking space for Gautrain users and people get
penalised for parking at wrong space. This discourages people to use Gautrain as a mode of
transport. There is also a need to change people’s mind set towards travelling in public transport
as some perceive use of private transport as a better way of living.
It was noted that the Western Cape municipality is already moving towards green transport and
there are already car dealers with own vehicle charging stations. City of Cape Town has bicycle
lanes in the West Coast and Central Business District (CBD) but there are concerns with safety
and security. It was noted that the issue of safety and security may discourage people from using
green modes of transport such as walking and cycling. To promote transition to green economy,
inter-governmental corporation will be required to deal with cross-cutting issues requiring inputs
from the different departments.
3.2.3 Workshop presentations to stakeholders from KwaZulu Natal Province
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The fact that transition to green transport will create other job opportunities such as marketing,
communication and legislation as shown from the findings of the Limpopo Province case study
was acknowledged. Training of personnel in these areas including those who advise government
officials on policy issues is therefore essential.
It was noted that applicability of electric car as a green mode of transport in rural areas may be
a challenge as this may require installation of charging stations. However, moving towards
electric cars supports transition into green transport in line with the current industrial revolution.
There was concern on whether people from rural areas will be able to afford new technologies
and this will therefore create the need for subsidisation by the government. Other alternative
ways of transition to green transport such as car sharing/pooling and use of public transport
should be encouraged.
Transition to green transport will support the constitutional right of living in an environment that
is not harmful to human health and also reduce number of road accidents that results to
casualties and loss of lives.
The workshop participants pointed out lack of awareness in KwaZulu Natal Province, except for
the climate change conference which was held in 2011. The government also need to intervene
and assist in training drivers in efficient driving to aid in reduction of greenhouse gases from
vehicles. The concept of green transport should be introduced as a fundamental module in
learning starting from primary school level.
3.3 Redefinition of policy levers 1-6 and prioritization of provincial objectives
according to levers with respect to the 4 provinces
Workshop participants from Gauteng, North West, Western Cape and KwaZulu Natal provinces
accepted that all the policy levers identified and defined in the Limpopo Province case study
covered all aspects on transitioning to green economy in the transport sector which are essential
in their provinces. There was therefore a general consensus that the 6 policy levers from the
Limpopo Province case study are applicable in the Gauteng, North West, Western Cape and
KwaZulu Natal provinces and they can be adopted as they are.
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Since the City of Cape Town in Western Cape Province is already implementing green modes of
transport but emphasised safety and security issues, the latter needs to be incorporated into the
redefinition of the policy levers for all provinces. The implementation of BRT in rural areas as
cautioned in terms of difficulties associated with low numbers of commuters and inadequate
profits, needs to be improved on when redefining policy levers for rural areas. The introduction
of subsidisation of green transport technologies such as electric cars requiring charging stations,
particularly in rural areas, should be adopted in redefining the policy levers.
3.4 Training in green skills
The research team used the workshops as platforms for training participants on green skills.
There was thorough engagement with stakeholders during the workshop sessions. The
participants noted that the workshop sessions were well structured and informative and the
presenters actively engaged them. For example, participants who were concerned about job
losses as a result of new technologies associated with green transport acknowledged that they
gained knowledge on green skills within the transport sector and their value chains. They also
acknowledged that they became aware of green skills that include people from rural areas in the
process of transitioning to green economy. These skills include bicycle repairs/maintenance,
drivers of green vehicles, security conductors, and ticket sellers, amongst others. The workshop
sessions therefore provided basic training of the participants on green skills.
4. FEEDBACK ON GREEN ECONOMY IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR WITH
STAKEHOLDERS FROM 4 PROVINCES
4.1 Results from feedback questionnaires
A questionnaire (Appendix B) was designed and circulated during the workshops which took
place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. This was aimed at obtaining feedback from the
workshop participants. The responses to the questionnaires were grouped in terms of those from
participants from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban representing Gauteng and North West,
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Western Cape and Kwazulu Natal provinces, respectively. In addition, responses from
participants from different transport sectors in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban were also
grouped together to enable calculation of percentages. Fifty percent of the workshop
participants responded to the questionnaires (Table 4.1). This is considered to be a
representative sample of all workshop participants. In comparison with the total number of
stakeholders who participated in the workshop, Cape Town had the highest number of
respondents of 62% (16 out of 26 respondents). Durban and Johannesburg (Gauteng and North
West) had 52% (14 out of 27) and 44% (26 out of 59) respondents, respectively. The percentages
of the respondents in each province was thus >40% which is also considered to be a
representative sample of all workshop participants from Gauteng and North West, Cape Town
and Durban Provinces.
Table 4.1: Workshop participants who responded to the questionnaires
Province
No. of stakeholders
No. of respondents
% respondents
Gauteng and North West 59 26 44
Western Cape 26 16 62
Kwazulu Natal 27 14 52
Total 112 56 50
Sixty percent of respondents within maritime and aerospace transport modes from
Johannesburg strongly agreed while 37.5% from Cape Town were neutral on whether the
workshop and training were applicable to their jobs (Figure 4.1). With respect to the respondents
from Durban’s maritime and aerospace transport modes, 33.3% strongly agreed, agreed and
strongly disagreed. From the freight transport mode, 75% of the respondents from Cape Town
strongly agreed while 60% from Johannesburg were neutral and 33.3% from Durban strongly
disagreed. All respondents (100%) from Cape Town and Durban’s taxi/public/road/rail transport
modes strongly agreed and 30% from Johannesburg disagreed that the workshop was applicable
to their job. Fifty percent of respondents from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban’s
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academic/government, training and TVET sectors strongly agreed, agreed and were neutral,
respectively.
Legend: JNB= Johannesburg (representing Gauteng and North West Provinces) CPT= Cape Town (Western Cape Province) and DBN= Durban
(Kwazulu Natal Province)
Figure 4.1: Responses on applicability workshop and training to respondents jobs
The feedback workshops were focused on the findings of a case study from Limpopo Province
where taxis, public, road and rail are the major modes of transport. This explains why all the
respondents from Cape Town and Durban’s taxi/public/road/rail transport modes strongly
agreed that the workshop and training were applicable to their jobs. However, high percentages
of respondents (who generally agreed that the workshop and training were applicable within
their job environment, for example 60% in Johannesburg from maritime and aerospace sectors
and 75% from freight in Cape Town) indicated a number of transport modes were well covered
in the workshop and training.
Within the maritime and aerospace sectors, 66.7% and 50% from Durban and Johannesburg,
respectively, strongly agreed while 37.5 from Cape Town were neutral on whether the workshop
and training covered important aspects of green economy within the transport sector (Figure
4.2). Eighty percent from Cape Town’ freight sector strongly agreed while 60 and 50% from
Johannesburg and Durban, respectively, were neutral. All respondents (100%) from Durban and
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Cape Town’s taxi/public/rail/road transport sectors strongly agreed and agreed, respectively.
Within the academic/government/training/TVET sectors, 100% from Johannesburg strongly
agreed while 50% from Cape Town and Durban disagreed.
Figure 4.2: Responses on coverage of important aspects of green economy within transport
sector in the workshop and training
Forty five percent of the respondents from Johannesburg and Cape Town’s maritime and
aerospace transport modes strongly agreed while 33.3% respondents from Durban strongly
agreed, agreed and were neutral on whether workshop and training highlighted green transport
concepts (Figure 4.3). Seventy five percent of respondents within freight transport mode from
Cape Town strongly agreed, 50% from Durban were neutral and 40% from Johannesburg
disagreed. 100% of respondents from Durban and Cape Town’s taxi/public/road/rail transport
modes strongly agreed and agreed, respectively, while 50% of respondents from Johannesburg
strongly agreed. 50% of the respondents from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban
Academic/Government/Training/TVET strongly agreed.
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Figure 4.3: Responses on whether workshop and training highlighted green transport concepts
Within maritime and aerospace sectors, 66.7, 60 and 50% of respondents from Durban, Cape
Town and Johannesburg, respectively, strongly agreed on the fact that workshop highlighted
important areas of green transport research (Figure 4.4). Fifty percent of the respondents within
freight sector from Cape Town strongly agreed while 40% from Johannesburg and 33.3% from
Durban, disagreed and were neutral, respectively. All respondents from Durban’s
taxi/public/road/rail sectors agreed while 50% and 33.35 from Cape Town and Durban,
respectively, strongly agreed.
Figure 4.4: Responses on whether workshop highlighted important areas of green transport
research
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Sixty percent of respondents from Cape Town and Durban’s maritime and aerospace sectors
strongly agreed and agreed, respectively, while 50% from Johannesburg strongly agreed that the
workshop presenters and trainers emphasised relevant green transport levers (Figure 4.5). Fifty
and 40% of the respondents from Cape Town and Johannesburg’s freight sector strongly agreed.
With respect to respondents from Durban, 33.3% strongly agreed and agreed. Fifty percent of
respondents from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Johannesburg’s
academic/government/training and TVET sectors strongly agreed.
Figure 4.5: Emphasises relevant green transport levers
Fifty and 37.5% of respondents from Johannesburg and Cape Town’s maritime and aerospace
sectors strongly agreed while 66.7% from Durban agreed with respect to interest in future follow
up workshop. Seventy five and 40 respondents from Cape Town and Johannesburg’s freight,
respectively, strongly agreed while 33.3% from Durban agreed. Fifty percent of the respondents
from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban’s academic/Government/Training/TVET strongly
agreed.
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Figure 4.6: Respondents’ interest in future follow up workshop
4.1.1 Suggestions for improvement based on the findings of Limpopo case studies
The respondents suggested the following improvement:
To promote green transport, there is a need for campaign for cheaper hybrid vehicles as
compared to petrol and diesel vehicles
Knowledge shared was interesting and important and it should therefore be shared with
other stakeholders.
More training sessions for knowledge sharing and skills upliftment
Studies that incorporate other modes of transport such as freight, maritime and
aerospace are essential
The case study provided recent information on green economy and respondents
appreciated the fact that green economy concept is being addressed
More case studies on public’s perceptions (including the taxi industry) towards green
modes of transport such as bicycle and car sharing
Value chains and careers within the green economy are vital in this era (suggestion)
Suggested recommendations from the case study are useful and should be implemented
The respondents identified the following issues that can be added with respect to green
transport:
Alternative energy sources such as solar.
How impacts of climate can be minimised to support green economy in transport sector.
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Need for charging points of electric cars (both private and public).
Road safety and legislation.
Green economy awareness should be introduced at basic education level.
Ideas on how to reduce or improve situation regarding exhaust emission.
A training module on green economy in the transport sector that should be compulsory
for all sectors.
Inviting other sectors like AGRISETA and MERSETA in future workshops.
Use of horses and cart and allocate parking bays.
Way forward with respect to cyclists as road users.
Safety aspects around cycling and walking.
Incorporate other provinces in green transport research.
Visibility through media to raise awareness.
Disposal of batteries (electric cars) and incorporation of tyre industry be addressed
Green economy on cross border movement.
Policy perspective in terms of strategies already developed informing implementation at
provincial level.
5. Web page design for TETA green transport
In this section, items that are suitable for the web page (Figure 5.1) for promoting green transport
concept have been proposed. Once approval of the suggested items is granted by TETA some of
them can be expanded or refined before they can be uploaded to the webpage. It is envisaged
that TETA will request web page designer to load the information onto their web page.
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5.1 Structure of the web page
Figure 5.1: Structure of the web page
5.2 Contents of the web page
The contents of the topics in section 5.1 within the web page will be as follows:
5.2.1 Background
Information that can be included under the above topics is as follows:
Title
Background
TETA’s strategy for transition
to green economy in the
transport sector
Case studies
Awareness campaigns
What is green economy?
The need to transition towards a green economy in the
transport sector in South Africa and role of TETA
TETA green transport competition
Feedback sessions with stakeholders
6 policy levers
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5.2.2 What is green economy?
Green economy is an economy that results in improved human well-being and social equity, while
significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. It is low carbon, resource
efficient, and socially inclusive (UNEP, 2011). Within the South African context, DEA (2019) noted
that green economy refers to two inter-linked developmental outcomes for the economy which
are:
growing economic activity (which leads to investment, jobs and competitiveness) in the
green industry sector
shift in the economy as a whole towards cleaner industries and sectors.
5.2.3 The need to transition towards a green economy in the transport sector in South Africa
and role of TETA
Transition to a resource efficient and low carbon green economy is essential in reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change by decoupling future growth from the
use of non-renewable fossil fuels and other natural resources (CSIR, 2014). In South Africa
transition into a green economy has also been identified as a key policy area due to its potential
to stimulate economic growth and create sustainable jobs.
One of TETA’s strategic objectives is to provide administrative support services and enable TETA
to deliver on its mandate and ensure compliance with all governance imperatives. DoT identified
that emissions from the transport sector in South Africa account for 13% of the country’s total
GHG emissions, of which 86% is from the combustion of liquid fossil fuels. In response DoT
developed a 5 year Green Transport Strategy (GTS) to facilitate the sector’s transition to a
climate-resilient and low-carbon economy and society. Since transition to green economy is a
government imperative aimed at reducing environmentally harmful emissions from the transport
sector as indicated in the green transport strategy, TETA has a role to provide knowledge and
skills training to facilitate transition to green economy in the transport sector. Training green
skills within the transport sector that can be facilitated by TETA will support the government New
Growth Plan’s imperative which intends to create more green jobs.
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5.2.4 TETA’s strategy for transition to green economy in the transport sector
TETA intends to facilitate transition to green economy in the transport sector through
development of a policy framework on “towards a green economy in the transport sector”. This
policy framework has 6 policy levers which can be implemented to facilitate transition to green
economy in the transport sector in South Africa. These include:
SA Policy Context on Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy: Transport Policy Documents in South Africa: -Revised National Transport White paper (2018); Green Transport Strategy
Green Transport Modes: Limpopo Case study and studies elsewhere in SA
Technological Innovation in Green Transport
Innovative Green Transport Projects: Green Skills Competition for TVET; Blue Sea Economy (Operation Phakisa)
Vehicle Management, Emission Control and Maintenance
Regulatory Frameworks, norms and standards in the Transport SA Sector
Knowledge and Skills Transfer (National Skills Development Strategy (III):2011-2017)
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6. DRAFTING A BOOK BASED ON POLICY LEVERS 1-6 FROM LIMPOPO CASE
STUDY
Seven book chapters which include Introduction, Environment, Climate change and the green
economy, Transport modes and the green economy, Technology innovations in green transport,
Vehicle management and emission control and maintenance, Skills and knowledge transfer for
transitioning into the green economy, and regulatory frameworks, policies, norms and standards
have been drafted and integrated into a draft book. The drafted book has been submitted to
TETA and is to undergo review and publishing processes are being worked on.
7. THE WAY FORWARD
The following issues were considered as a way forward with green economy project:
• Workshopping and training the remaining 4 provinces
• Interacting with other transport chambers
• Book publishing and launch
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APPENDIX A: TETA GREEN TRANSPORT COMPETITION EVALUATION
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TETA GREEN TRANSPORT COMPETITION SELECTION CRITERIA
LIMPOPO PROVINCE TVET COLLEGES
Scoring Criteria used by the Panel of Judges
The criteria for the assessment of the green transport innovative competition entries from TVET colleges in Limpopo Province are
based on a scoring criteria derived from the liker scale 1 to 5 with 1 being the lowest mark and 5 the highest. Note that the total
highest marks per panelists should be 25 and the lowest 5 marks i.e. the total marks scored divide by 25X100 should be the marks
obtained by the participant/s in percentages. The first and the two runners up prizes will be based on the selection criteria in the
tables below. There will be consolation prizes for each participating TVET College with the highest score but could not make the top
three.
Table 1. Key Scoring Criteria Adapted from the Liker Scale
Scoring levels Scores Matching colours
Of little importance to green transport innovative technology 1
Somewhat important to green transport innovative technology 2
Important to green transport innovative technology ideas 3
Very important to green transport innovative ideas and it can be applied locally 4
Extremely important to green transport innovative and an original idea from the participant 5
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Table 2. Competition Selection Scoring Criteria
Serial Number
Name/s of TVET students participants
Students registration number
Name of TVET College
Title of innovative green transport entry
CRITERIA FOR SCORING THE PROJECTS AND/OR DESIGN Short comments on each submission by the panel of judges. Additional sheets of paper can be used
Relevance and importance of the product and/or design to green transport concept competition
Technical relevance of the product and/or design applications locally
Originality and innovative elements of the design and/or product
Demonstration of how the product or design will work locally
Does the design and/or product convey innovative ideas and originally with respect to green transport awareness?
Total highest score
Score 1-5 Score 1-5 Score 1-5 Score 1-5 Score 1-5 For example 25 times the number of panelists scores divide by the number of panelists will be equal to the average score for an entry
1 Madike MA
Mabila SD
2014020266
2016021165
Mopani
TVET
Let’s keep Limpopo Clean over Recycling Tyres
19.25 A good idea that can be implemented.
It can create employment
2. Muchavi V
Malatjie TF
2015020802
2016024505
Mopani
TVET
Let’s reduce gas emissions through efficient ways
19.25
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3. Muchavi V
Malatjie TF
Mabila SD
2015020802
2016024505
2016021165
Mopani
TVET
Let’s keep our taxi ranks and taxis clean
18.25 Bins in taxis will be a useful idea.
Introducing incentive competition by taxi ranks.
4. Ravele T
Negondeni M
511801217
511407060
Vhembe
TVET
Automatic stop sign
16.75 It is a good idea, it needs further research.
5. Funyufunyu TT 511606103 Vhembe
TVET
Central town transportation
16.5 It was a good idea but it was not well explained or articulated
Table 3. Members of the competition selection team and roles
Name and title Institution Designation Role of the panel member Contact details
Dr. Kirui J.K. University of Venda, School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Senior Lecturer Coordinator: Panel of judges 079 634 0868
Mr. Makhele T.K. Vhembe TVET Sibasa, Vhembe DM Lecturer Member of the panel 071 165 5803
Mr. Mpho Malatji Mopani TVET, Mopani DM Lecturer Member of the panel 082 975 4414
Mr Nepfumembe P.N. Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe DM Chief town planner Member of the panel 079 579 3645
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Table 4. Winners Prize Categories
Names and categories of winners Prize Categories Prizes
Names of winner/s Student’s registration number Name of TVET 1st Prize R25 000 00
Muchavi V
Malatji TF
2015020802
2016024505
Mopani
Names of winner/s Student’s registration number Name of TVET 2nd Prize R15 000 00
Madike MA
Mabila SD
2014020266
2016021165
Mopani
Names of winner/s Student’s registration number Name of TVET 3rd Prize R10 000 00
Malatji TF
Muchavi V
Mabila SD
2016024505
2015020802
2016021165
Mopani
Table 5. Runners up prize categories
Names of 1st runners prize winners from each participating TVET
Student’s registration number Names of TVET Prize category: 1st runners up prize Prizes
1st runner prize winner/s Student’s registration number Vhembe TVET College
R 1000.00 Ravele T
Negondeni M
511801217
511407060
1st runners prize winner/s Student’s registration number Vhembe TVET College Prize category: 1st runners up prize R 1000.00
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APPENDIX B: FEEDBACK QUESTIONNAIRE
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Evaluation Form for Presentations on Towards Green Economy in the Transport Sector
We would appreciate if you could take a few minutes to share your opinions with us. Please return
this form to the instructor or organizer at the end of the presentations. Thank you.
1. Which transport sector do you come from? ……………………………………………………………..
Strongly Agree Neutral Disagreed Strongly
agree disagree
2. The presentations were applicable to my job 1 2 3 4 5
3. The presentations covered important aspects of green economy 1 2 3 4 5
within the transport sector
4. The presentations highlighted green transport concepts 1 2 3 4 5
5. The presenters highlighted areas of green transport research 1 2 3 4 5
6. The materials were presented in an organised manner 1 2 3 4 5
7. The presenters emphasised relevant green transport levers 1 2 3 4 5
8. I would be interested in attending a follow-up, more 1 2 3 4 5
advanced workshop on this same subject in the future
9. Given the topic, was this workshop: a. Too short b. Right length c. Too long
10. In your opinion, was this workshop: a. Introductory b. Intermediate c. Advanced
11. Please rate the following:
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
a. Visuals
b. Acoustics
c. Meeting space
d. Handouts
e. The program overall
12. What did you most appreciate/enjoy/think was best about the presentations? Any suggestions for improvement?
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13. The following issues can be added with respect to green transport:
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Thank you!
Please return this form to the instructor or coordinator at the end of the workshop.