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Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS)

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STIAS was established in 1999 to provide a ‘creative space for the mind’, a fellowship programme that would advance cross-disciplinary research at the highest level. Modelled on similar institutes internationally, STIAS is the first of its kind in Africa. Here, leading researchers and intellectuals from across the world are supported to think innovatively and pursue sustainable strategies to the challenges facing the world, with a focus on Africa. Offering various fellowships and scholarships, STIAS provides a uniquely supportive space for thinking, reading, debating and writing. While in residence, established and early-career researchers and artists meet daily over lunch, present and participate in weekly seminars, and organise conferences for a wider audience. In creating and curating this space, STIAS provides ideal conditions for innovative and original thinking to thrive.

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Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie Vir Wetenskap & Kuns (SAAWK)

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The mission and general objectives of the SA Akademie Vir Wetenskap & Kuns are the promotion of science, technology and literature in Afrikaans and the arts, as well as the promotion of the use and quality of Afrikaans (primarily within South Africa). Furthermore, it also involves the provision of service to society. This multidisciplinary organization, which seeks to serve the interests of all South Africans, strives for excellence, fairness, high scientific, moral and democratic values.

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St Dunstan’s Association for South African War-blinded Veterans (SDASWBV)

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St Dunstan’s Association for SA War-blinded Veterans has been supporting War Blinded Veterans since 1915, through physical and emotional support, helping to empower beneficiaries to live independent and fulfilling lives. In 1918, after World War I, an after Care Committee was established in South Africa to care for blinded servicemen returning home.

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South African Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA)

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The SA Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA) was founded in 1989 to provide a clear set of industry standards that promote the ethical practice of the auctioneering profession. SAIA is the national association for auctioneers and the stakeholders and clients of the auctioneering industry in South Africa.

SAIA is responsible for building and maintaining good relationships with its stakeholders to the benefit of its members and the public.

SAIA members must meet specific legal requirements, be in strict compliance with the Industry Code, the SAIA Code of conduct and be members of the requisite affiliated associations.

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Southern African Association for The Advancement of Science (S2A3)

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The Southern Africa Association for the Advancement of Science is a non-profit organization with the following objectives:

  • Promotion of contact between associations, groups and individuals, professional as well as laymen, who are interested in all aspects of science and related activities.
  • To initiate and organise gatherings and excursions with a scientific theme
  • To promote scientific and human activities which are environmentally friendly
  • The promotion of a scientific approach to education.
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Southern African Pump Systems Development Association (SASPDA)

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The objectives of the association are, amongst others, sustainable development of the Southern African pump industry and related sectors by implementation of the SAPSDA Skills Development Plan by providing a platform where new entrants to the industry can enjoy the hand over of knowledge and skills already existing in the industry to the young and less experienced.

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South African Strawberry Growers’ Association (SASGA)

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SASGA acts as a mouthpiece for the Strawberry growers, nurseries and research community in South Africa. Membership is primarily for growers and nurseries.

Members are working together to produce strawberries by making use of advanced farming practices that are safer for the environment and healthier for the human, within the required standards. SASGA also work together to obtain better quality plants and cultivars from across the globe.

Members are also continually on the forefront of implementing new technology, by adopting greater biological farming practices, as well as using water optimally through the best irrigation methods available today.

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