From the onset the aim of SASOG was to form an uniting body for gynaecologists. Initially and for many years the main objectives were to organise congresses and meetings, to negotiate for a proper fee structure and to make comments on obstetrical and gynaecological training in South Africa.
Continue reading →SASBMB is a society of South African scientists who aim to promote the development and understanding of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in South Africa.
Continue reading →SARAECE is a research association that promotes research and research development in the field of early childhood education (ECE), including teacher education and development for ECE.
Continue reading →The role of SAQA as stipulated in the NQF Act, is to advance the objectives of the NQF, oversee the further development and implementation of the NQF, and co-ordinate the Sub-Frameworks. SAQA’s functions are set out in section 13 of the NQF Act
Continue reading →On 30 September 2011 a founding conference was held at Unisa during which a unanimous decision was taken to establish the Association. The conference was attended by 60 academics from about 11 South African universities. In his opening speech at the conference, the VC and Principal, Prof Mandla Makhanyemphasised the importance of forming a subject association to promote the interests of the discipline of Development Studies and to act as a clearing house in negotiations with the government and other bodies.
Continue reading →The Southern African Applied Linguistics Association (SAALA) is a professional association of scholars who are interested in, and actively contributing to, the multidisciplinary field of applied linguistics. Founded in 1980, SAALA’s prime objectives are to promote research by means of an annual conference and workshops; through affiliation with other organisations with similar interests, and through facilitating the distribution and exchange of information.
Continue reading →The SA Communication Association (SACOMM) is a professional body that represents academics from around southern Africa working in communications and related fields
Continue reading →The SA Sociological Association (SASA) is committed to the promotion of sociological scholarship,research, academic freedom, social ethics & community engagement in Africa & Internationally.
Continue reading →The PSSA is the professional association representing the interests of the academic philosophical community in Southern Africa. It aims to promote the professional interests of all academic philosophers and tertiary-level philosophy students in the Southern African region.
The PSSA organises an annual Conference in January.
The objectives of the IWR are to contribute to the knowledge of and promote the understanding and wise use of natural water resources in southern Africa.
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