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It is with sadness that we have learnt of the passing away of Etienne Spykerman of Zutari (formerly Aurecon) on 2 January 2021. Our condolences go to Jenney and her family for this great loss.

Geoinformation Science has come of age, but to many users and practitioners today the origin and history of the science is unknown. In a recent article Rachel Steenson, Market Engagement Manager at ESRI in Ireland, explains the principles behind GIS and how it is used to visualise the landscape.

Last year saw the closing of EE Publishers and with that the end of PositionIT, the industry journal for Geoinformation Science. Pierre Potgieter who reported for PositionIT and who is well known to many GISSA members has established a new platform Novum Intel that will hopefully fill this niche.

GISSA members are directly and/or indirectly benefiting through GISSA servants’ involvement at various forums to represent the interests of the profession and industry towards growing and being relevant. It must also be noted that this is conducted on voluntary service. GISSA’s involvement entails, but is not restricted to, the following focus areas: • Statutory mandate • Skills Development & Training • Institutions of Higher Learning • Research & Development • Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD)