Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI)
The Oceanographic Research Institute undertakes applied research that contributes towards the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources in the Western Indian Ocean.
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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, commonly known as the CSIR, is a world-class African research and development organisation established through an Act of Parliament in 1945.
The CSIR undertakes directed, multidisciplinary research and technological innovation that contributes to the improved quality of life of South Africans. The organisation plays a key role in supporting government’s programmes through directed research that is aligned with the country’s priorities, the organisation’s mandate and its science, engineering and technology competences.
Continue reading →Water Research Commission (WRC)
The WRC operates in terms of the Water Research Act (Act 34 of 1971) and its mandate is to support water research and development as well as the building of a sustainable water research capacity in South Africa. The WRC serves as the country’s water-centred knowledge ‘hub’ leading the creation, dissemination and application of water-centred knowledge, focusing on water resource management, water-linked ecosystems, water use and waste management and water utilisation in agriculture.
Continue reading →Joint Education Trust (JET)
JET Education Services is an independent, non-profit organisation that works with government, the private sector, international development agencies and education institutions to improve the quality of education and the relationship between education, skills development and the world of work.
Continue reading →Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA)
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is a voluntary association and represents for its members a body that promotes their joint interests and because of its standing, provides quality assurance for clients. Over 540 firms employing over 21 000 staff are members of CESA; these member firms range from large, multinational, multidisciplinary suppliers of a comprehensive range of planning, design and project delivery services, to many small- to medium-sized firms that tend to specialise in selected areas of the project delivery process.
Continue reading →National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD)
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases is a national public health institute of South Africproviding reference microbiology, virology, epidemiology, surveillance and public health research to support the government’s response to communicable disease threats.
The NICD serves as a resource of knowledge and expertise of communicable diseases to the South African Government, Southern African Development Community countries and the African continent. The institution assists in the planning of policies and programmes to support and respond to communicable diseases.
Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA)
The Sports Science Institute of SA (SSISA) exists to optimise the sporting performance and health of all South Africans through the execution, application, and dissemination of science.
Continue reading →Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA)
Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) is a voluntary, non-profit organisation representing the interests of wildlife ranchers, provincially, nationally, and internationally.
South Africa is renowned for its unique conservation success story which is attributed to the phenomenal role wildlife ranchers have played in securing essential wildlife habitat, through the rewilding and protection of species and biodiversity.
WRSA and its members play an integral role in the wildlife economy and advocate for the responsible and sustainable use of renewable natural resources. The expansion of wildlife habitat, conservation of species and protection of biodiversity outside of protected areas, is our game.
Continue reading →Foundation for Alcohol Related Research (FARR)
FARR is dedicated to building positive futures in South African communities by significantly reducing birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The focus of our major activities is on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Continue reading →Pinotage Association (PA)
The Pinotage Association is responsible for developing the quality of Pinotage wines. This is done by continuously educating members on the viticulture and vinification of Pinotage grapes, and by exchanging ideas on the production and marketing of Pinotge wines. The Association also works to identify problem areas around the growing and production of Pinotage, prioritising the necessary research for improvement.
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