To be a globally recognised and leading System Dynamics Chapter while advancing African skills development in a financially sustainable manner. Our reach is to every organisation and institute in Africa to utilise system dynamics as a decision support tool.
We aim to encourage the growth of system dynamics in Africa and to establish capabilities through training, education and digitized support through collaborative engagements.
We collaborate with the International System Dynamics Society as well as local South African societies and institutions. We provide support to students and professionals who are looking to enter into this exciting field.
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Our 12th Annual South African System Dynamics Conference brought together an inspiring mix of researchers, practitioners, and students to dive deep into the power of hashtag#SystemDynamics and hashtag#SystemsThinking. Over two…
This was our BIGGEST LEARNING LAB YET, with over 70 registrations, 17 attendees, and 8 participants delivering their final presentations on September 24th. A huge shoutout to Adrien Cerrito, Ameha…
Our member-exclusive newsletter is a way to keep our community informed and connected. It highlights the chapter’s activities, celebrates the achievements of our members, and provides valuable updates on events,…
Special Announcement: Winner of the 3rd Stream of the Learning Lab! This was our BIGGEST LEARNING LAB YET, with over 70 registrations, 17 attendees, and 8 participants delivering their final…
Our journey through system dynamics has highlighted the intricate balance within predator-prey relationships, and it was fascinating to see the diverse approaches and insights everyone brought to the table. Special…
On the 16th-17th November, we hosted the 11th South African system dynamics conference! •This year, our hybrid participation option was introduced and a strong preference was observed for online participation,…
This prestigious award for the best overall contribution to furthering system dynamics in South Africa goes to Corne du Plooy! Corné’s career started with B. Ing Chemical from NWU. He…
•In-depth Analysis: Denver was recognized for bringing a significant depth of thought to the competition, particularly in Stream 2, where he considered gender differences in population models. •Stream 3 Winner:…
•Stream 2 Winner: Tesfaye’s standout performance in the ecological diversity simulation competition earned him first place. His model was noted for its meticulous validation and calibration techniques. •Innovative Modelling: He…
•Stream 1 Winner: Alaize won the sustainable fishing industry competition by demonstrating a strong grasp of system dynamics. She successfully identified an operational threshold for ship selling, displayed mastery in…
