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Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch

We were so honoured to host Professor Carol Benn, from the Breast Care Center of Excellence recently, at our very first Breast Cancer awareness brunch hosted for the ladies at our office.Professor Benn joined us as our guest speaker at the event to talk about the prevention of breast cancer and shared some very valuable information and techniques on how to self-examine regularl ...

Comacchio GEO 405 Drill Rig

The Comacchio GEO 405 drill rig, is a hydraulic crawler-mounted combination drill rig for exploration and geotechnical drilling. The combination drill head allows for rotary core, percussion and RC percussion drilling and is fitted with an automatic SPT hammer.View the full rig brochure here. ...

35 Years of excellence | Now to the future

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Geomechanics. In this video segment, we catch up with the young dynamic directorship to hear from them on how the business has grown and where we are going to. ...

In-situ testing in Piet Retief

Geomech Africa completed a project in the KwaZulu-Natal town of Piet Retief, which involved the drilling of six boreholes around a dam to conduct Lugeon testing and install standpipe piezometers. The primary goal of the project was to assess the rate of water seepage through the soil surrounding the dam. Each borehole, ranging from 22 to 38 meters in depth, required an average ...

November 2024 | Newsletter

In this issue, we look at the following: In-situ testing in Piet Retief 35-Years of excellence | Now to the future Equipment highlight | Comacchio GEO 405 Breast cancer awareness | Prevention and screening brunch Read the full edition, ...

Health & Safety | The Importance of Site Assessments

Safety is a cornerstone of any successful geotechnical investigation project. At GeoGroup, we understand that a safe working environment is not only a legal requirement but also a moral obligation. To ensure the well-being of our staff and clients, we follow a comprehensive safety audit program.Audits serve as a valuable tool for assessing the safety performance of a site and t ...

35 Years of Excellence | How it Started

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Geomechanics. We interviewed a few of our longest-employed team members who reflect on the journey so far. To know where we are going, we have to know where we came from. ...

Chapman's Peak Geotechnical Investigation

Earlier this year, the Geomech Africa Cape Town team embarked on a challenging project to drill 10 inclined boreholes along the scenic Chapman's Peak Drive in the Western Cape. Each borehole was to be up to 20 meters deep with inclination between 20 -30 degrees. From the start, the project presented many challenges that Regional Manager Brett Mannix had to overcome. The road's ...

October 2024 | Newsletter

In this issue, we look at the following: Chapman's Peak geotechnical investigation 35-Years of excellence | How it started The importance of site assessments "Goodbye", dear friend | Abram Motsepe Read the full edition, ...

Suicide Awareness

5 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR MENTAL WELLNESSOn the 10th of September, we observed suicide awareness day in South Africa. This topic is often not spoken of enough. According to a blog post published in 2023 by Health Trust Systems*, “The suicide rate in South Africa has increased drastically, with men leading the numbers. The South African Society of Psychiatrists says that South Africa ...