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The Director Council for Scientific and Industrial Research P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001 South Africa Fax: (27) 12 841 3789 Tel. 12 841 2262 / 2200
Aeronautical Society of South Africa Lugvaartkundige Vereniging van Suid-Africa PO Box 130774 Bryanston 2021, South Africa
Association of Surgeons of South Africa Chirurgiese Vereniging van Suid-Africa PO Box 52027 Saxonwold, Johannesburg 2132 South Africa Tel: 27-11-8371011
The Associated Scientific and Technical Societies of South Africa c/o Observatory, 18 a Gill Street Marshaltown 2198, South Africa
The Botanical Society of South Africa Kirstenbosch, Claremont 7735 South Africa
Cancer Association of South Africa 139 Smit Street Branamfontein 2017 Tel: 27-11-4032825 Fax: 27-11-4031946
Dental Association of South Africa Die Tandheelkungige Vetering van Suid-Africa Private Bag 1, Houghton 2041 Tel: 27-11-6424687 Fax: 27-11-6425718
The Electron Microscopy Society of South Africa c/o Electron Microscope Unit Medical School, PO Box 17039 Congella, Durban 4013, South Africa
The Geological Society of South Africa PO Box 44283 Linden 2104, South Africa Tel: 27-11-8882288 Fax: 27-11-888181
The Medical Association of South Africa 428 King's HWY, Lynwwod 0081 South Africa Tel: 27-12-476101 Fax: 27-12- 471815
National Association of Clean Air PO Box 5777 Johannesburg 2000 South Africa Tel: 27-12-476101 Fax: 27-12-471815
The National Association of Scientists Lynwood PO Box 11346 Pretoria 0001, South Africa
Okavango Wildlife Society PO Box 362 12 Saxonwold 2132 South Africa Tel and Fax: 27-11-880-3833
Physiological Society of South Africa PO Box 650 WITS 2050, South Africa Tel: 27-11-716 2504 Fax: 27-11- 716 2476 Contact: Theo H. Veldsman, President
Pretoria Horticultural Society PO Box 1186 Pretoria 0001, South Africa
Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes of Southern Africa PO Box 783155 Sandton 2146, South Africa
Society for Experimental Biology c/o South African Institute for Medical Research Hospial St., Johannesburg 2001 South Africa
Society of Physiologists, Biochemists, and Pharmacologists c/o Department of Biochemistry University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
South African Chemical Institute PO Box 93480 Yeoville, 2143 South Africa Tel: 27-11-487-1543 Fax: 27-11-487-1543 Email: saci@global.co.za or crademey@scientia.upac.za Contact: Prof. C. J. Rademeyer, President
The South African Association for Food Science and Technology PO Box 2140 Edenvale 1610 South Africa Tel: 27-11-6096322 Fax: 27-11-4524928
The South African Association of Botanists c/o Botany Department, University of Fort Hare Alice 5700, South Africa
The South African Association of Physicists in Medicine and Biology c/o Division of Production Technology PO Box 395 Pretoria 0001 South Africa
South African Genetic Society c/o Department of Genetics University of Stellenbosch Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa
South African Institute of Aeronautical Engineers PO Box 27335 Sunnyside 0132, South Africa
The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Cape Towers 11-13 MacLaren St., PO Box 61127 Marshalltown 2107, South Africa Tel: 27-11-8341273 Fax: 27-11-8385923
The South African Institute of Physics PO Box 72 Faure 7131, South Africa
The South African Institution of Civil Engineers PO Box 93495 Yeoville 2143, South Africa Tel: 27-11-6481184 Fax: 27-11-6487427
The South African Mathematical Society PO Box 395, Pretoria 0001 Tel: 27-12-869211
South African National Tuberculosis Association 621 Leisk House Corner Bree and Rissik Sts, Johannesburg 2001 South Africa Tel: 27-11-299636
South African Optometric Association PO Box 3966 Pretoria 0001, South Africa
South African Orthopedic Association 1203b Durdoc Centre 450 Smith At, Durban 4001 South Africa
The South African Rheumatism and Arthritis Association c/o Brenthurst Clinic 4 Park Lane Parktown, Johannesburg 2001 South Africa
South African Society of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and Cartography PO Box 69 Newlands 7725, South Africa
The South African Society of Anaesthaesists Suite 101 Cargo Corner Seventh Avenue Rosebank 2196, South Africa
South African Society of Otorhinolaryngology 532 Louis Leipoldt Medical Centre Bellville 7530, South Africa
The South African Society of Physiotherapy PO Box 1151 Johannesburg 2000, South Africa
The South African Statistical Association PO Box 27321, Sunnyside 0132 South Africa Tel: 27-11-4981623
South African Veterinary Association PO Box 25033, Monument Park 0105 South Africa Tel: 27-12-3461150 Fax: 27-12-3462926
South African Cardiac Society c/o Chelmsford Medical Centre Saint Augustine's Hospital 107 Chelmsford, Durban 4001 South Africa
South African Institution of Engineers 18a Gill Street Observatory, South Africa Tel: 27-11-648-1184 Fax: 27-11-648-7427 Email: saice@cis.co.za
Spectroscopic Society of South Africa c/o Department of Chemistry University of Pretoria Pretoria 0002, South Africa Tel: 27-12-4202511 Fax: 27-12- 432963
Astronomical Society of Southern Africa c/o South African Astronomical Observatory PO Box 9, Observatory 7935 South Africa
The Electron Microscopy Society of Southern Africa c/o Electron Microscope Unit Medical School Medical School, PO Box 17039 Congella, Durban 0013 South Africa
Entomological Society of Southern Africa PO Box 103, Pretoria 0001 South Africa
The Nutritional Society of Southern Africa c/o Department of Human Nutrition PO Box 177, Medunsa 01204, South Africa
Physiological and Biochemical Society of Southern Africa c/o Department of Physiology University of Pretoria Pretoria 0002, South Africa
Royal Aeronautical Society, Southern Africa Division PO Box 130774 Bryanston 2021, South Africa
Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes of Southern Africa PO Box 783155 Sandton 2146, South Africa Tel: 27-11-7837275
Southern African Cardiac Society c/o Chelmsford Medical Centre Saint Augustine's Hospital 107 Chelmsford, Durban 4001 South Africa
Southern African Association for the Advancement of Science Jakarda 301, Beckettstr 304, Arcadia 0083 South Africa
Southern African Institute of Forestry PO Box 1022 Pretoria 0001, South Africa
Southern African Ornithological Society PO Box 84394 Greenside, Johannesburg, South Africa
Southern African Society of Aquatic Scientists c/o Fresh Water Research Unit Zoology Department University of Cape Town Rondebosch 7700, South Africa
Southern African Association of Geomorphologists c/o Department of Geography Rhodes University PO Box 94 Grahamstown, South Africa Contact: Dr. Evan Dollar, Secretary
The Southern African Society for Plant Pathology University of Pretoria Pretoria 0002, South Africa Tel: 27-12-4203295 Fax: 27-12-4203266 Email: lkorsten@scientia.up.ac.za Contact: Dr. Lise Korsten
Southern African Association of Geomorphologists c/o Department of Geography Rhodes University PO Box 94 Grahamstown, South Africa Contact: Dr. Evan Dollar, Secretary
Tree Society of Southern Africa PO Box 4116 Johannesburg 2000 South Africa
Wildlife Society of Southern Africa PO Box 44189, Linden 2104 South Africa
Zoological Society of Southern Africa c/o Department of Zoology University of Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth 600, South Africa
The South African Association of Science & Technology Centers contributes to the improvement of life of the nation by improving scientific knowledge and skills through the utilization of interactive living science and technology discovery centres. http://www.saastec.co.za
The Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology realizes the full potential of arts, culture, science and technology in social and economic development, in nurturing creativity and innovation, and promoting the diverse heritage of the nation. http://www.dacst.gov.za
The South African Government's Science and Technology Page provides information on the Science and Technology Department's policy and funds, the national advisory council on innovation, programs and on international cooperation. http://www.gov.za/yearbook/science.htm
The South African Bureau of Standards renders important services to government, trade, industry and the consumer in order to achieve its stated aims: strengthening the South African economy and enhancing the quality of life of all South Africans by promoting quality and standardisation. http://www.sabs.co.za
The KwaZuzulwazi Science Center offers opportunity to learn to use multimedia computers, learn how to surf the Internet and use E-mail. http://www.kwazuzulwazi.co.za
The South African International Council of Scientific Unions Secretariat (ICSU) serves the South African scientific community and most of the ICSU unions and affiliates to which South Africa adheres. Its role is to promote and maintain close links between South African scientists and members http://www.nrf.ac.za/services/icsu
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is Africa's largest scientific and technological research, development and implementation organization. CSIR is committed to delivery of creative solutions and information to support sustainable development and economic growth in the context of national priorities. http://www.csir.co.za
The Science Councils of South Africa promote competitiveness and employment creation, aim to enhance the quality of life, develop human resources and work towards environmental sustainability. http://www.csir.co.za/councils
The South African Council For Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) is one of the National Science Councils of South Africa and is the legal successor of the Geological Survey of South Africa http://www.geoscience.org.za
The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)'s objective is to develop a process that initiates and develops participation by Science, Engineering and Technology stakeholders, to be a communication channel to and from the State President, Parliament, and any other legislative or administrative body or commission, on science and technology matters. http://www.nstf.org.za
The National Information Technology Forum (NITF) is committed to developing and advocating clear policy positions and policy options for the creation and advancement of the South African Information Society and to ensure that the potential of the global information society is used to promote universal access to information for all citizens and to eliminate disparities between urban and rural, town and township communities as regards the use of information and communication technologies. http://www.sn.apc.org/nitf
The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SA WISE) is a dynamic association for all men and women who support the idea of strengthening the role of women in science and engineering in South Africa. http://www.sawise.org.za
The Southern African Non-governmental Oragnisation Network (SANGONET) is a regional electronic information and communications network for development and human rights workers. It provides links to information on culture, development, education, environment, health, housing, human rights, labor and economy, news, open government, technology, and women. http://www.sn.apc.org
The National Research Foundation of South Africa supports and promotes research through funding, human resource development and the provision of the necessary research facilities in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science and technology. http://www.nrf.ac.za
The South Africa Satellite Applications Center (SAC) is located near Johannesburg, South Africa and provides the following space related services: Spacecraft Tracking, Geo-information, and Ground Segment Establishment. http://www.sac.co.za
The Atomic Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA) manufactures, markets and supplies a wide range of innovative hi-technology products and services to most South African market sectors and various foreign market sectors. http://www.aec.co.za
The National Spatial Information Framework provides the parameters for a coherent Spatial Data Infrastructure, characterised by the availability of relevant, reliable spatial information for planning, delivering services and the optimal allocation of resources and sharing, utilization and reuse of applicable spatial information, applications and organisational learning, without unnecessary and costly duplication of effort. http://www.nsif.org.za
Advanced Software Technologies Abraxas provides services across the entire plan-build-run-leverage life cycle of ICT solutions, for all environments and at every level of the clients hierarchy of needs from individual resources to comprehensive, integrated solutions. http://www.asta.co.za
The South African Network of Skills Abroad (SANSA) links skilled people living abroad who wish to make a contribution to South Africa's economic and social development and be onnected them with local experts and projects. http://www.uct.ac.za/org/sansa
The Programme for Development Research (Prodder) at the Human Sciences Research Council is a Southern African development information medium which collects and disseminates information on all Southern African development issues and role-players. http://www.hsrc.ac.za/prodder.html
The South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) aims to establish, direct, sustain and ensure a high level of internationally acceptable professional and ethical conduct in the broad interests of the community and the natural sciences. http://www.sacnasp.org.za
The South Africa Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST)Is a National Association concerned with advancing the knowledge of Food Science and Technology. It does this through encouraging scientific research, organising meetings, seminars, workshops and congresses, publishing papers and assisting in educational activities. http://www.saafost.org.za
The Biopharmaceutical Research Institute is dedicated to conducting bioavailability/bioequivalence and pharmacokinetic studies in human subjects. http://www.rhodes.ac.za/affiliates/bri
The Hermann Olthaver Institute for Aeronomy concentrates on ionospheric research relating to modelling in the southern African region and HF communications. A local field station collects ionospheric data as part of a nation-wide network. http://www.rhodes.ac.za/institutes/index.php3?aeronomy
The JLB Smith Institute of Ichthyology is a national facility of dedicated scientists, environmental educationalists and skilled support staff committed to the development and care of the national fish collection; to the search for and dissemination of ichthyological knowledge and the conservation of fishes, and to the training of young African scientists for the benefit and upliftment of present and future generations. http://www.jlbsmith.ru.ac.za
The Range and Forage Institute of the Agricultural Research Council (RFI) formerly known as Roodeplaat Grassland Institute, is located at Roodeplaat, north of Pretoria in the Gauteng province. The vision of the RFI is the upliftment of rural communities by the sustainable utilisation of range and forage resources and the enhancement of animal production for maximum human benefit. http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/ARC/rfi.htm
The Foundation for Research Development (FRD) supports and promotes research through funding, human resource development and the provision of the necessary research facilities in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science and technology. http://www.frd.ac.za
MBendi is a business, mining, energy and international trade site designed to assist people in researching and identifying business opportunities in the industry sectors of their choice. http://www.mbendi.co.za
The South African Institute for Distance Education assists in the reconstruction of education and training in South Africa by promoting open learning principles and the use of approaches and methods of quality distance education. http://www.saide.org.za
Unwembi's Resource of South African Government Information offers links to policy documents, bills and acts, green papers, white papers, research and development documents, Parliament and Cabinet Office information. http://www.polity.org.za
The University of Cape Town offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. http://www.uct.ac.za
The University of the Western Cape is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and responding in critical and creative ways to the needs of a society in transition. http://www.uwc.ac.za
The University of Port Elizabeth (UPE) is a learning community with a clear focus on development. UPE's programmes and services are informed by societal context and reflect the commitment to be a major provider of cutting-edge knowledge and well-equipped leaders. http://www.upe.ac.za
The Centre for Environment Information and Knowledge in Africa (CEIKA) seeks to build African capacity for environmental management through the provision of relevant training and multi-media information and knowledge products. http://easd.org.za/ceika.htm
Community ICT Projects in South Africa aims to support action, discussion and research on Universal Access to ICTs such as through Telecenters. It offers links to community information and communication technology projects in South Africa. http://www.community.org.za
Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) is involved in the management of land and natural resources such as pastures, forests, fish, wildlife and water by groups of rural people through their local institutions. CBNRM is the indigenous framework for rural production in southern Africa. http://www.cbnrm.uwc.ac.za
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