The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) is a broadly representative umbrella stakeholder body for organisations with an interest in science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation.
The NSTF is the largest, most longstanding and most representative stakeholder body of its kind. It represents more than 100 organisations, councils and institutions. It spans both the private and public sectors.
The Southern Africa Association for the Advancement of Science is a non-profit organization with the following objectives:
The Speleological Exploration Club is a founding member of South Africa’s national caving body, the Spelaeological Association of South Africa. We are based in Gauteng, South Africand are dedicated to the exploration, conservation and scientific study of caves.
Continue reading →The microscopy society of SA (also known as die Mikroskopie Vereniging van Suidelike Afrika) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to furthering microscopy in the broadest sense in all branches of science within the Southern African region
Continue reading →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.
Continue reading →The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SA WISE) is a dynamic association for all those who support the idea of strengthening the role of women in science and engineering in South Africa.
Continue reading →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 →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 →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.
Continue reading →The Register of Exercise Professionals SA (REPSSA) is the Registered Professional Body for the Fitness Industry which recognises qualifications and expertise.
They are a non-Profit register, recognised by International Bodies, ensuring constant upskilling for/of Exercise Professionals.
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