Southern African Heads of Independent Schools Association (SAHISA)
The Southern African Heads of Independent Schools Association is a professional membership organisation for heads and principals of ISASA-affiliated schools.
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Anatomical Society of Southern Africa (ASSA)
The Society, through its annual meetings, website and list server promotes excellence in research and education and has become the professional home for biomedical researchers and educators in South Africa focusing on anatomy in its broadest sense. In addition to being the primary educators of students in the medical and allied health disciplines, research by ASSA members encompass clinical anatomy, embryology and developmental biology, imaging, cell biology, genetics, histology, neuroscience, forensics, microscopy, anthropology, movement science and numerous other exciting and developing areas. Members are internationally recognized for their contributions to developing and maintaining anatomy as the spine of biomedical science.
Continue reading →National Teachers’ Union (NTU)
Natu is not aligned to any political party, members can freely choose which party to support. Unlike other teacher unions who are aligned with other political parties, Natu is neutral. The union was born 97 years ago and has had leaders who come from different political parties. One such leader was President ZK Matthews, who was an astute academic and was a leader of the ANC. He is grandparent of the Senior ANC Minister Naledi Pandor. Natu caters for all age groups, young and old. We have branch leaders who are young and old and we even have members who don’t pay subscription in universities who are pursuing teaching qualifications. Natu is a member of Independent Labour Caucus and is also a member of Education Labour Relations in provinces. Although we are based in KZN, we do have a national presence with branches in Gauteng, MpumalangNorth West, Eastern Cape etc.
Continue reading →Department: Higher Education and Training (DHET)
The mission of the DHET is to provide strategic leadership to the PSET system through the development of appropriate steering mechanisms; effective oversight, monitoring and evaluation; the provision of support services in relation to teaching and learning, as well as the funding of PSET institutions and entities.
Continue reading →Higher Education Learning & Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA)
The Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA) is a professional association for educators and other significant role-players in the tertiary sector.
Continue reading →Catholic Institute of Education (CIE)
The Catholic Institute of Education promotes and supports quality education for the common good through the spiritual, intellectual and professional formation of leaders and teachers in Catholic schools and skills centres. We are committed to justice and compassion, and offer a Catholic perspective in our engagement with society as we work in solidarity with people most in need.
Continue reading →Diabetes South Africa (DSA)
Diabetes SA has a National Office in cape Town and 7 branches around the country. Branches are run primarily by volunteers drawn from the ranks of the membership base. Our branches have a strong network through linkages with over 100 smaller local branches and diabetes wellness groups in South Africa.
Diabetes South Africa National Office is the central hub of the organisation. We process membership application forms, and control the national database of patients and members of Diabetes SA. All major events linked to Diabetes awareness is arranged and planned by National Office.
National Association of Distance Education Organizations of South Africa (NADEOSA)
The overarching aim of this Association is to provide a forum for South African organisations and individuals who are committed to increasing access to an affordable, cost-effective and quality learning environment in which learners are empowered to become self sufficient members of society.
Continue reading →Heart Failure Society of South Africa (HeFSSA)
HeFSSA’s mission is to promote research and collaboration on heart failure matters in South Africa and around the world.
Continue reading →Lusito Association (LPAC)
The Lusito Association was established in 1979 by a group of Portuguese parents who found a need for a school for the differently abled within the Portuguese community. The Lusito Association started the first Lusito School under the auspices of the Mental Health Society of the Witwatersrand and has subsequently grown with the school. The Lusito Association is a non-profit organisation whose function is to manage and fundraise, to build and maintain, the Lusito School. The best known fundraising event is the Lusito Land Festival, winning Leisure Options Reader’s Choice Award for Johannesburg’s best festival. 100% of all funds raised from these fundraising events go directly to the school.
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