• Investing in the youth

    The SKA South Africa project seeks to encourage our best young people to pursue careers in science and technology, and to create expertise in cutting-edge technologies.

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  • Supporting community upliftment programmes

    The focused investment in social development in the region of the SKA SA site will ensure that neighbouring communities can fully benefit from the far-reaching astronomy project.

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  • Developing small to medium enterprises

    Local business has also been given a boost as SKA SA has partnered with Absa to fund 40 local contractors.

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  • Nurturing learners’ talent

    SKA SA has used its Schools Programme to help to recruit qualified maths and science teachers, construct and equip a Cyberlab and science laboratories, provide role modelling and career guidance, and fund field trips and exchange programmes.

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Groups of all ages hosted at third SARAO Public Open Day for 2026

Groups of all ages hosted at third SARAO Public Open Day for 2026

The third SARAO Open Day for 2026 was attended by members of all ages and from different parts of the...
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A decade of impact: SARAO celebrates 10 years of Robotics sponsorship with epic regional wins by Northern Cape teams

A decade of impact: SARAO celebrates 10 years of Robotics sponsorship with epic regional wins by Northern Cape teams

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) celebrates a decade of empowering youth through its robotics sponsorship, culminating in stellar...
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SARAO hosts more than 80 members of the public and school learners at another Public Open Day

SARAO hosts more than 80 members of the public and school learners at another Public Open Day

Since the first Public Open Day was held in 2019, SARAO has welcomed members of the public numerous times to...
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Latest SARAO Northern Cape News

This issue features:

  • New Minister of Science and Technology appointed
  • MeerKAT radio telescope inaugurated
  • Land acquisition programme – latest developments
  • SARAO science outreach

Artisan student on SKA SA bursary passes trade test to qualify as fitter and turner

Davan Hoorn, an FET student training to be a fitter and turner at the SKA SA site at Losberg, passed his trade test to qualify recently. He is currently studying on a SKA SA bursary in the final phase of his artisan training, which involves working in industry for a period of 18 to 24 months. This is part of the SKA SA Human Capital Development Programme.