South African Geophysical Association (SAGA)
SAGA (the SA Geophysical Association) was founded in 1977 to foster and encourage the development of Geophysics in South Africa and has since grown to over 350 members worldwide.
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South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
The SA Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) is the legislated regulatory body for natural science practitioners in South Africa.
Continue reading →South African Council for Space Affairs (SACSA)
Space regulation for the long-term sustainability of outer space
Continue reading →South African Black Technical & Allied Careers Organisation (SABTACO)
Since its founding in 1990, the SA Black Technical & Allied Careers Organisation (SABTACO) has grown into a national organisation representing thousands of members in the science and engineering disciplines. SABTACO’s mission is :
- To lead transformation of the Built Environment, engineering fields and
construction industry to reflect the demographics of the country. - To facilitate the creation of an environment conducive to the development
and promotion of science and engineering skills in the PDI’s communities,
and to enable effective utilisation of technology for the socio-economic
development of South Africa. - To increase the level of participation of Black professionals and professional
service providers in the mainstream of the economy.
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Soil Science Society of South Africa (SSSSA)
Also known as the Grondkundevereniging van Suid Afrika. The SSSSA is a scientific society, which, in the interest of its members, promotes the advancement of soil science and soil technology as well as the responsible practicing thereof by its members with the view to the long-term sustainable utilisation of the environment in the interest of the community.
Continue reading →Southern African Association of Science & Technology Centres (SAASTEC)
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.
Southern African Association of Science and Technology Centres (SAASTEC)
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.
- To serve as a catalyst for our youth to develop their creativity and to nurture their interest in related fields.
- To establish a centre of excellence and innovation in non-formal science education.
- To provide satisfying careers for the S&T centre workforce.
Royal Society of South Africa (RSSA)
The Royal Society of South Africa has as its aim the furtherance of all aspects of science, and is the oldest multi-disciplinary science-based Society in South Africa. It consists of Fellows and Foreign Associates who are elected solely on the basis of their scientific standing, and Members elected on the basis of their interest in science
Continue reading →South African Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (SAACB)
The SA Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine is dedicated to the promotion of Clinical Biochemistry and Chemical Pathology in Africa. The SAACB is affiliated to the IFCC. The membership of the association is open to scientists, technologists and medical personnel who have an interest in diagnostic clinical chemistry and chemical pathology. In addition, corporate membership is also available to any interested corporate bodies and companies. The Association provides a forum for intellectual and scientific interchange, is responsible for organising and contributing to the annual South African Pathology Congress and also makes available a number of educational awards to eligible individuals.
Continue reading →National Laboratory Association South Africa (NLASA)
The National Laboratory Association will look after the interests of the large number of laboratories in South Africa. This includes measuring, testing, calibration, verification and other bodies, as well as laboratories which operate in well-defined areas of R&D in the natural and applied sciences.
The objectives of the new National Laboratory Association is to become a truly representative association for accredited and non-accredited member laboratories.