Monthly Archives: January 2026

South African Institute of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (SAIMENA)

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SAIMENA is the SA Institute of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, the only technical society in South Africa dedicated to marine engineers and naval architects.

SAIMENA was founded to represent South African Marine Engineers and Naval Architects. It now has branches in Cape Town and Durban, with a total membership of over 400. Its members are from all sections of the industry, seagoing engineers, ship repairers, shipbuilders, marine paints,classification societies, salvage associations, the S.A.Navy, naval architects, marine consultants, educators etc. – in fact, people who live by the marine industry.

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South African Institute of Foundrymen (SAIF)

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SAIF is a leading organization promoting and advancing the South African foundry industry through education, training, and skills development. The institute aims to support growth and job opportunities and to remain recognized as the industry voice.

It encourages the development of new technologies and dedicates itself to staying at the forefront of innovation and best practices. The mission is to provide sustainable growth and job opportunities in the manufacturing sector and enhance the competitiveness of the South African metal casting industry by offering education, training, and skills development.

SAIF also acts as a platform for engagement and representation of the industry and promotes it as a crucial contributor to the economy, actively engaging with foreign partners to share and collaborate to improve the local industry. Join us to be a part of the growth and development, stay informed, and network with other experts.

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South African Consolidated Recreational Angling Association (SACRAA)

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The South African Consolidated Recreational Angling Association (SACRAA) is a non-profit association that has been established in reaction to the limited level of recognition of the recreational sector by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (DAFF), the lack of transparency and interaction with the sector by DAFF, and out of concern for the declining state of some of our key angling species. SACRAA is an independent body that acts in the best interests of it members and the recreational fishing industry. It is not affiliated to any government institution or other angling organizations, but has the support of the South African Sport Anglers & Casting Confederation (SASACC; the controlling body for organized angling in South Africa) and the South African Fishing Tackle Agents & Distributors (SAFTAD). SACRAA is recognized as an interest group in terms of Section 8 of the Marine Living Resources Act (Act 18 of 1998) and will represent recreational fishing on Provincial Working Groups and local Co-Management Committees once the Inland Fisheries Policy is promulgated and implemented.

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South African Cactus Pear Growers Association (SACPGA)

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Also known as the Suid-Afrikaanse Turksykwekersvereiniging, the SA Cactus Pear Growers Association (SACPGA) represents South Africa’s cactus pear growers; the farmers who make every effort to plant and harvest only the best South African cactus pears. We were established in 1978 with the common goal of serving, protecting and promoting the interests of the South African cactus pear industry both here at home and abroad. We also help our farmers on various levels, by providing practical technical, marketing and legislative support.

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Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RUVASA)

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RuVASA (Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa) is a special interest group of SAVA (South African Veterinary Association). Membership is open to all veterinarians registered with the SAVC (South African Veterinary Council). Current members are dispersed throughout the country and neighbouring countries working in the private and public sector, universities, industries, laboratories and research institutions.

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Royal Society of South Africa (RSSA)

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The Royal Society of South Africa has as its aim the furtherance of all aspects of science, and is the oldest multi-disciplinary science-based Society in South Africa. It consists of Fellows and Foreign Associates who are elected solely on the basis of their scientific standing, and Members elected on the basis of their interest in science

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South african Cultivar & Technology Agency (SACTA)

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SACTA is committed to ensure food security through the development of new genetics and technology for open-pollinated crops.

The South African Cultivar and Technology Agency (SACTA) was created as the legitimate central institution which administers the breeding levies for all self-pollinated grain and oilseed crops, specifically wheat, barley, soya beans and some canola cultivars.

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