The Vascular Society of Southern Africa was established to fulfill the following objectives:
To aim at the improvement & advancement of the study of vascular disease in general.
To act as mouthpiece for medical & paramedical persons with an interest in vascular disease.
The advancement of knowledge & the science of vascular surgery.
To stimulate research in all aspects of vascular diseases.
Nephrologists have been on the ‘front line’ of the response to the pandemic. Our patients are vulnerable for a variety of well described reasons. Chronic kidney disease, dialysis, transplant status, immune suppression, diabetes mellitus and hypertension are all risk factors for more severe COVID19. These conditions comprise most of our practice. Nephrologists around the country have put their gloves (and other PPE!) on, and have committed themselves to the well being of their patients. Our members embodied a spirit of community, commitment, and co-operation in serving society.
Continue reading →The PFTC is the SAQA registered and recognised Professional Body for Firearm Training Professionals. The PFTC has five registered Professional Designations with SAQA as well as a number of internal Titles or Designations allocated by the PFTC to individuals. These Designations serve to recognise professionals within the industry and indicate where a particular professional is in their career path as a firearm training professional. Designations also prescribe the level at which a professional is allowed to perform based on the knowledge and skill set of that individual. The different designations set the standard of the professionals within the industry.
Continue reading →SACLA (the SA Computer Lecturers’ Association) is a formal association of academics, involved in education, lecturing and teaching of Computer Science (CS), Information Systems (IS) and related Information Technology (IT) subjects at universities and other Higher Education Institutions throughout Southern Africa. The main activity of SACLA is an annual conference, at which issues relating to CS, IS and IT education, teaching and research in Southern Africa are presented and discussed.
Continue reading →SANA promotes & encourages public interest by talking to consumers about gardening. They facilitate networking opportunities, evaluation and educational platforms. SANA represents the Green Industry’s interests at government level and seeks to improve industry standards
Continue reading →SAVAMA aims to inform industry about products and services offered by valve manufacturers, as well as actively drive training objectives to suit South African manufacturing standards, and import and export conditions.
Continue reading →The SA National Accreditation System (SANAS) is the only national body responsible for carrying out accreditations in respect of conformity assessment, as mandated through the Accreditation for Conformity Assessment, Calibration and Good Laboratory Practice Act (Act 19 of 2006)
Continue reading →The SA Iron and Steel Institute (SAISI) is a non-profit, pro-competition and non-governmental representative organisation serving the collective interests of the primary steel industry in South Africa.
Continue reading →The RMAA (Red Meat Abattoir Association) is a representative forum for abattoir owners in South Africa. The abattoir industry is responsible for the conversion of livestock to meat. This process remains critical to ensure a safe and wholesome product to consumers. The Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act no. 40 of 2000) addresses measures to promote the safety of meat and animal products and to establish and maintain Essential National Standards in respect of abattoirs.
Continue reading →The SA Animal Health Association (SAAHA) started operating as a Non-Profit Company on 1 January 2003. The Association, a “daughter” under the umbrella of AVCASA (Association of Veterinary and Crop Associations) used to be a division of AVCASA but is now an autonomous Association representing 90% of animal health product importers, manufacturers and suppliers in South Africa.
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