• 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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Carnarvon Astro Guides Win Big at Northern Cape Tourism Service Excellence Awards

Carnarvon Astro Guides Win Big at Northern Cape Tourism Service Excellence Awards

The Carnarvon Astro Guides have made a stellar impression at the Northern Cape Tourism Service Excellence Awards, held in Carnarvon...
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Watch: Minister Blade Nzimande on Astro-Tourism | Astronomy | Geodesy | Wifi

Watch: Minister Blade Nzimande on Astro-Tourism | Astronomy | Geodesy | Wifi

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande spoke to the SABC on Friday, 27 September 2024 about...
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Departments of Tourism; and Science, Innovation and Technology delegates visit the SKA site in the Karoo

Departments of Tourism; and Science, Innovation and Technology delegates visit the SKA site in the Karoo

More than 120 delegates from two government departments, the Departments of Tourism; and Science, Innovation and Technology together with a...
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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.

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