SAAsMA has members who operate in the international arena of aviation medicine, and we believe that SAAsMA has the inherent ability to once again become an internationally recognised body of expertise specialising in the African context of aviation medicine, with the ability to integrate this African context into the wider international forum of experts.
Continue reading →The SA Pump Manufacturers Association (SAPMA) was established 54 years ago and was registered as an employers’ organisation in 1981, and is federated to the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA). One of the primary objectives is to look after the interests of the pump manufacturing companies in South Africa. The Association promotes ethical business practices and offers an ideal platform for its members to network with relevant industry players, discuss issues such as government legislation, labour laws and general matters affecting the steel and engineering industries within South Africa, as well as the sector.
Continue reading →SACLA (the SA Computer Lecturers’ Association) is a formal association of academics, involved in education, lecturing and teaching of Computer Science (CS), Information Systems (IS) and related Information Technology (IT) subjects at universities and other Higher Education Institutions throughout Southern Africa. The main activity of SACLA is an annual conference, at which issues relating to CS, IS and IT education, teaching and research in Southern Africa are presented and discussed.
Continue reading →The SA National Accreditation System (SANAS) is the only national body responsible for carrying out accreditations in respect of conformity assessment, as mandated through the Accreditation for Conformity Assessment, Calibration and Good Laboratory Practice Act (Act 19 of 2006)
Continue reading →MISSION
To contribute to the improvement of life of Southern African nations by improving scientific knowledge and skills through the utilization of interactive living science and technology discovery centres (S&T centres).
To disseminate knowledge in science and technology to the public in general and the youth in particular through imaginative and enjoyable hands-on exhibits, displays and programmes, so that they can appreciate the relevance of science and technology in their daily lives.
SASBi is a national association, conscious of its African and international context as it seeks to promote the discipline of bioinformatics in all its facets, locally, regionally and internationally. It is committed to excellence in the learning, teaching and research of the discipline and will strive to explore the applications of bioinformatics and computational biology in addressing the needs of the South African society.
Continue reading →SAPU is the controlling body of Pool in South Africa and is affiliated to the All Africa Pool Association (AAPA) which in turn is affiliated to the World Pool Billiard Association (WPA). The objective of SAPU is to encourage, promote, develop and advance all disciplines of the sport of pool played nationally in the Republic of South Africa and any pool discipline falling under the auspices of WPA and which is played competitively by players under the jurisdiction of SAPU.
Continue reading →The mission of the SA Glass & Glazing Association (SAGGA) is to develop and expand the Architectural market by coordinated promotion of glass as the Architectural glazing material of choice and to set and maintain appropriate standards of commercial conduct, quality and workmanship in the interest of both the industry and its customers.
Continue reading →Also known as the “Deutsche Industrie- und Handels- kammer fuer das suedliche Afrika”. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Southern Africa (AHK Southern Africa) is part of the worldwide network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) with 140 locations in 92 countries. It was founded in 1952 and since then has supported around 600 member companies in their international business as an important platform for bilateral economic exchange.
Continue reading →VISION
To contribute to the improvement of life of Southern African nations by improving scientific knowledge and skills through the utilization of interactive living science and technology discovery centres (S&T centres).
SAASTEC is recognised by the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) as representing interactive science centres in the country.