Early in July 2021, South Africa experienced the worst civil unrest and mass destruction of property in the country’s democratic history. The violence occurred in the KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces. Billions of Rands were lost in a matter of days
The extensive upgrades to the Space Weather Regional Warning Centre in Hermanus are well underway and the project is moving at a good pace, despite sometimes challenging and quite ironically, weather conditions. New foundations The contractors have started laying the foundations for
A major milestone has been reached at SANSA Space Operations site this year, with the conversion of electricity from American to South African frequency. For more than 60 years, the station has used the American standard for its power grid. This
[caption id="attachment_10035" align="alignleft" width="997"] Dr Val Munsami (SANSA CEO) and Ms Andiswa Mlisa (MD: SANSA EO) sign the Agreement[/caption] Digital Earth Africa is an ongoing international programme that makes Earth observation (EO) data free and accessible. It delivers decision-ready products to
[caption id="attachment_9931" align="alignleft" width="900"] BRICS nation signing space agreement[/caption] Heads of the space agencies in the BRICS nations met virtually on August 18, 2021. Apart from sharing updates on each other space agency activities, the BRICS Space Agency leaders signed an
The Africa Earth Observation (AEO) Challenge 2021 Welcome to The Africa Earth Observation (AEO) Challenge 2021. An annually run open innovation challenge that has been sourcing novel space technologies since 2016. Interested in learning more visit: https://eochallenge.africa/ #africaearthobservationchallenge #AfricaEOchallenge #innovation #space #spaceafrica
After careful selection, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) will host the Digital Earth Africa Program Management Office (PMO). The appointment marks a significant milestone in establishing an Africa-based infrastructure for Digital Earth Africa, ensuring that the platform remains responsive
Earlier this year the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) became aware of fraudulent activities that were being perpetrated by one of its staff members. Defrauded suppliers have been coming to SANSA to submit invoices for payment, only to
[caption id="attachment_9811" align="alignleft" width="745"] User requirements study for the SIH[/caption] The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is in the process of conducting a User Requirement study to determine and understand the needs for key value sectors to be better enabled
PRIVACY NOTICE INTRODUCTION 1.1 This Privacy Notice explains how the South African National Space Agency (‘’SANSA’’) obtains, uses and discloses your personal information, in accordance with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (No.4 of 2013). SANSA was established