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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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Nematological Society of Southern Africa (NSSA)

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The Nematological Society of Southern Africa (NSSA) is dedicated to advance the science of Nematology in Southern Africa in both its fundamental and applied aspects.

To serve this purpose the Society acts as an agency for the exchange of information, holds regular symposia and promotes and extends knowledge in all phases of the subjects. The NSSA brings together scientists, researchers and like-minded individuals from Africa who dedicate themselves to the study of nematodes. Short courses are also organised when the need arises.

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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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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.

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Department: Science and Innovation (DSI)

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With its name changed from the Department of Science and Technology to the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), there is greater emphasis on the Department driving the innovation agenda. The DSI is currently running a branding campaign in line with its expanded mandate and its role in leading enhanced productivity, economic growth and societal development through science, technology and innovation (STI).

The DSI brand delivers by responding to the needs of other government departments and stakeholders across all spheres by supporting the generation and application of knowledge and innovation to solve socio-economic challenges, and by providing a policy and funding environment that enables the national system of innovation. As an enabler of government, society and industry through policy, the DSI focuses on “making sure it’s possible” by providing STI-based solutions to people’s problems in the present and investing in STI for the future.

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Soil Science Society of SA (SSSSA)

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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.

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