Nzalalemba Serge Kubanza
Biographic Data
| ID | 6280044 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nzalalemba Serge Kubanza |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nzalalemba Serge |
| FAMILY NAME | Kubanza |
| SIGNATURE | KUBANZA N S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Witwatersrand |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0039-4399 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Governing waste, producing inequality: Urban planning failures and environmental harm in Alexandra, Johannesburg
Municipal solid waste (MSW) mismanagement remains one of the most pressing urban environmental challenges in the Global South. Despite South Africa’s progressive legislation, a significant implementation gap persists in historically marginalized townships. This paper examines MSW mismanagement in Alexandra, Johannesburg, through an integrated lens of Urban Political Ecology, Institutional Governance, and Environmental Justice. Using a mixed-metho…
Environmental and social impacts of human settlement development projects in the City of Ekurhuleni Municipality, South Africa
This paper analyses human settlement development projects’ environmental and social impacts in the City of Ekurhuleni Municipality, South Africa. The socio-environmental impacts examined in this paper are noise pollution, safety and security, traffic congestion, waste management, water pollution, air pollution, ecological degradation, and land-use changes. Using qualitative data collected through traditional participatory research approaches, the…
Impact of construction and demolition waste on wetlands
Due to rapid urbanization and population growth in recent years, the global construction sector has expanded significantly, accompanied by serious environmental challenges. One of the most pressing issues is the generation of construction and demolition waste (CDW), which is heterogeneous, widespread and voluminous. This article critically examines the effects of CDW on wetland ecosystems focusing on Diepsloot and Tembisa in Johannesburg and Ekur…
Assessing the effectiveness of green infrastructure in urban areas, for mitigation of climate change-induced extreme events in South Africa: A case study of Johannesburg
Evaluating community participation in solid waste management in Kliptown, Johannesburg, South Africa
Integrating circular economy and industrial ecology for sustainable management of construction and demolition waste in South Africa
Driven by escalating environmental degradation and extreme climate events, the 21st-century global economy now places sustainability at its core. Researchers, policymakers, global institutions and environmentalists worldwide are urging a shift to environmentally friendly waste management practices to ease environmental pressure. Although sustainable practices have emerged in key sectors like construction to reduce their harmful impacts, many rema…
Assessment of disposal methods of construction and demolition waste: A case study of south-eastern industrial and residential areas in Johannesburg, South Africa
Due to urbanization rates, construction and demolition waste has become an issue in waste management as significant volumes are generated each year. This article assesses the construction and demolition waste disposal methods and analyses relevant policies to determine their implementation and identify gaps. Based on qualitative research conducted through interviews with private sector stakeholders, the findings reveal that landfill is the most c…
Analysing the challenges of solid waste management in low-income communities in South Africa: A case study of Alexandra, Johannesburg
Solid waste constitutes one of the most pressing environmental problems, requiring urgent action from urban managers to find appropriate management mechanisms.The rapid increase in municipal solid waste generation is undoubtedly due to the accelerated population growth rate triggered by massive rural-to-urban migration.This paper analyses solid waste management challenges in low-income communities in South Africa, using a case study from Alexandr…
Climate smart agricultural policy in sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality of North West Province, South Africa
This paper analyses climate-smart agricultural (CSA) policies and strategies in sub-Saharan Africa, using a case study of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in South Africa. It is argued that the development and implementation of coherent policies is one of the approaches to offering effective responses to adaptation and to mitigating the influences of climate change. The results of the study, which drew on qualitative data gathered throug…
Community perceptions on the impacts of Solid Waste Management on Human Health and the Environment in Sub-Saharan African Cities: A study of Diepsloot, Johannesburg, South Africa
This paper examines community perceptions of the impact of solid waste management (SWM) on human health and the environment in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, South Africa. It is argued that poor SWM has negative impacts on human health and the environment. Using semi-structured telephonic and one-to-one interviews with members of a community of Diepsloot and environmental non-governmental organisations involved in SWM in Diepsloot, it finds that misman…
Exploring the role of local authorities and community participation in solid waste management in sub-saharan Africa: A study of Alexandra, Johannesburg, South Africa
Solid waste management (SWM) has become a heavy burden in developing countries. In Africa, most urban centres consist of a large part of the waste produced by the inhabitants. This often becomes problematic and leads to poor SWM. South Africa faces the challenges of SWM that are mainly due to population growth and the lack of integrated programmes between local authorities and community members. It is in this context that this study focuses on th…
The role of community participation in solid waste management in Sub-Saharan Africa: A study of Orlando East, Johannesburg, South Africa
Solid waste management (SWM) is a challenge in poor urban neighbourhoods in sub-Saharan African cities. It is in this perspective that this paper examines the role of community participation in SWM in Orlando East, Johannesburg, South Africa. Using a qualitative research methodology inspired by the traditional participatory research approach, the results of this study suggest that the residents of Orlando East are aware of the problems of SWM. Ho…
From informality to formality: Perspectives on the challenges of integrating solid waste management into the urban development and planning policy in Johannesburg, South Africa
From informality to formality: Perspectives on the challenges of integrating solid waste management into the urban development and planning policy in Johannesburg, South Africa
The role of community participation in solid waste management in Sub-Saharan Africa: A study of Orlando East, Johannesburg, South Africa
Solid waste management (SWM) is a challenge in poor urban neighbourhoods in sub-Saharan African cities. It is in this perspective that this paper examines the role of community participation in SWM in Orlando East, Johannesburg, South Africa. Using a qualitative research methodology inspired by the traditional participatory research approach, the results of this study suggest that the residents of Orlando East are aware of the problems of SWM. Ho…
Exploring the role of local authorities and community participation in solid waste management in sub-saharan Africa: A study of Alexandra, Johannesburg, South Africa
Solid waste management (SWM) has become a heavy burden in developing countries. In Africa, most urban centres consist of a large part of the waste produced by the inhabitants. This often becomes problematic and leads to poor SWM. South Africa faces the challenges of SWM that are mainly due to population growth and the lack of integrated programmes between local authorities and community members. It is in this context that this study focuses on th…
Community perceptions on the impacts of Solid Waste Management on Human Health and the Environment in Sub-Saharan African Cities: A study of Diepsloot, Johannesburg, South Africa
This paper examines community perceptions of the impact of solid waste management (SWM) on human health and the environment in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, South Africa. It is argued that poor SWM has negative impacts on human health and the environment. Using semi-structured telephonic and one-to-one interviews with members of a community of Diepsloot and environmental non-governmental organisations involved in SWM in Diepsloot, it finds that misman…
Climate smart agricultural policy in sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality of North West Province, South Africa
This paper analyses climate-smart agricultural (CSA) policies and strategies in sub-Saharan Africa, using a case study of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in South Africa. It is argued that the development and implementation of coherent policies is one of the approaches to offering effective responses to adaptation and to mitigating the influences of climate change. The results of the study, which drew on qualitative data gathered throug…
Integrating circular economy and industrial ecology for sustainable management of construction and demolition waste in South Africa
Driven by escalating environmental degradation and extreme climate events, the 21st-century global economy now places sustainability at its core. Researchers, policymakers, global institutions and environmentalists worldwide are urging a shift to environmentally friendly waste management practices to ease environmental pressure. Although sustainable practices have emerged in key sectors like construction to reduce their harmful impacts, many rema…
Assessment of disposal methods of construction and demolition waste: A case study of south-eastern industrial and residential areas in Johannesburg, South Africa
Due to urbanization rates, construction and demolition waste has become an issue in waste management as significant volumes are generated each year. This article assesses the construction and demolition waste disposal methods and analyses relevant policies to determine their implementation and identify gaps. Based on qualitative research conducted through interviews with private sector stakeholders, the findings reveal that landfill is the most c…
Analysing the challenges of solid waste management in low-income communities in South Africa: A case study of Alexandra, Johannesburg
Solid waste constitutes one of the most pressing environmental problems, requiring urgent action from urban managers to find appropriate management mechanisms.The rapid increase in municipal solid waste generation is undoubtedly due to the accelerated population growth rate triggered by massive rural-to-urban migration.This paper analyses solid waste management challenges in low-income communities in South Africa, using a case study from Alexandr…
Governing waste, producing inequality: Urban planning failures and environmental harm in Alexandra, Johannesburg
Municipal solid waste (MSW) mismanagement remains one of the most pressing urban environmental challenges in the Global South. Despite South Africa’s progressive legislation, a significant implementation gap persists in historically marginalized townships. This paper examines MSW mismanagement in Alexandra, Johannesburg, through an integrated lens of Urban Political Ecology, Institutional Governance, and Environmental Justice. Using a mixed-metho…
Environmental and social impacts of human settlement development projects in the City of Ekurhuleni Municipality, South Africa
This paper analyses human settlement development projects’ environmental and social impacts in the City of Ekurhuleni Municipality, South Africa. The socio-environmental impacts examined in this paper are noise pollution, safety and security, traffic congestion, waste management, water pollution, air pollution, ecological degradation, and land-use changes. Using qualitative data collected through traditional participatory research approaches, the…
Impact of construction and demolition waste on wetlands
Due to rapid urbanization and population growth in recent years, the global construction sector has expanded significantly, accompanied by serious environmental challenges. One of the most pressing issues is the generation of construction and demolition waste (CDW), which is heterogeneous, widespread and voluminous. This article critically examines the effects of CDW on wetland ecosystems focusing on Diepsloot and Tembisa in Johannesburg and Ekur…
Assessing the effectiveness of green infrastructure in urban areas, for mitigation of climate change-induced extreme events in South Africa: A case study of Johannesburg
Evaluating community participation in solid waste management in Kliptown, Johannesburg, South Africa
Municipal Solid Waste Management (8 works) · Economic growth (7 works) · Geography (7 works) · Urban and Rural Development Challenges (7 works) · Environmental planning (6 works) · Municipal solid waste (6 works) · Socioeconomics (6 works) · Economics (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · solid waste management (5 works)