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On Thursday, 26 June 2025, in a proud moment for South Africa, youth representatives from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) took centre stage at the G20 Ministerial Youth Outreach Programme 2025. The event, hosted by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation in collaboration with the National Youth Development Agency, was held at the University of Limpopo under the theme: “Advancing inclusive growth for young people through science, technology and innovation.”
The CSIR mechanical testing laboratory is uniquely positioned to support the mining industry with its testing and inspection services. Established as the Government Mechanical Laboratory by the Department of Mines in 1935, the laboratory offers 90 years of experience in superior testing facilities, targeted at safety in critical lifting and hoisting equipment, as well as support for mine products in South Africa’s deep and ultra-deep underground mines.
Science, technology and innovation are at the forefront of societal transformation. The development of a robust National Health Information System (NHIS) reflects South Africa's commitment to transform our health sector. This publication, The Emerging South African National Health Information System: Strategies, Approaches and Experiences, showcases how scientific inquiry and digital innovation are reshaping the way in which health information is captured, managed and leveraged for the betterment of our society. Click here to download and read the book.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) co-hosts the preparatory school for Network for Zero-defect and Zero-waste Digital Manufacturing for Electric Vehicles' Components (NeDMEV) in collaboration with Nelson Mandela University (NMU) today at the CSIR Pretoria campus.
From 17 to 18 June 2025, the CSIR, which anchors the Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa (MarCOSIO) project under the auspices of the GMES and Africa, co-hosted the Southern African Regional Stakeholder Workshop at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with DIPLOMICS, will be hosting a four-day workshop at the CSIR Scientia, located on the Pretoria campus in the Proteomics laboratory. This workshop aims to provide attendees with an interactive learning experience, enabling participants to consult with facilitators about their projects and maximise the value of their data.
The deadline for applications is 20 July 2025.
Earth Observation (EO) has traditionally followed a predictable pattern: satellites capture images from space, transmit them to ground stations during available communication windows, and only then can processing begin to extract insights. This workflow creates inherent delays between observation and action; thus, the role of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean (MarCOSIO) in Africa is key.
Top-level discussions about future opportunities of clean energy took centre stage at the African Green Hydrogen Summit as global leaders, investors, energy ministers, policy makers, innovators, energy experts, researchers and academics gathered in Cape Town from 10 to 13 June 2025.
South Africa’s coastal ecosystems are at the frontline of climate change, facing severe and multifaceted complexities that threaten livelihoods, communities, economies and infrastructure. CARP equips coastal municipalities with the knowledge, resources and institutional support necessary to respond to growing risks with a range of interventions outlined and provides adaptation measures in coastal areas affected by the impacts of climate change that require integrated, inclusive and well-funded strategies that prioritise nature-based solutions, community resilience and sustainable urban planning to safeguard coastal assets. Click here to read this story.