The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) aspires to be the apex organisation for science and scholarship in South Africa, recognised and connected both nationally and internationally.
ASSAf is a public entity under the National Government of South Africa.
Through its membership, which represents the collective voice of the most active scholars in all fields of scholarly enquiry, the Academy of Science of South Africa aims to generate evidence-based solutions to national problems.
The mission of the Academy of Science of South Africa is to:
- Recognise scholarly achievement and excellence in the application of scientific thinking for the benefit of society
- Mobilise members to ensure that they are available to contribute their expertise in the service of society
- Conduct systematic and evidence-based studies on issues of national importance, producing authoritative reports that have a significant impact on policy-making
- Promote the development of an indigenous system of South African research publications, increasing their quality, visibility, accessibility and impact
- Publish science-focused periodicals that will showcase the best of southern African research to a wide national and international audience
- Develop productive partnerships with national, regional and international organisations with a view to building its capacity in science and its application within the National System of Innovation (NSI)
- Create diversified sources of funding for sustainable functioning and growth of a national academy
- Communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders through various media and fora
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
President
- Prof Thokozani Majozi (President and Chairperson)
Vice President
- Prof Roseanne Diab
- Prof Deresh Ramjugernath
Council Members
- Prof Nithaya Chetty
- Prof Loretta Feris
- Prof Irvy (Igle) Gledhill
- Prof Murray Leibbrandt
- Prof Janice Limson
- Prof Shireen Motala
- Prof Linda Richter
Director
- Prof Himla Soodyall (Executive Officer)
Treasurer
- Prof Julian May
Senior Management
- Mr Morakeng Chiloane (Manager: Finance)
- Mrs Lynette du Plessis (Human Resources Manager)
- Prof Christian Pirk (General Secretary)
- Dr Melusi Thwala (Manager: Science Advisory and Strategic Partnerships)
- Mrs Susan Veldsman (Manager: Scholarly Publishing)
Communications Officers
- Mr Lethabo Khumalo
- Ms Renate Venier
- Ms Henriette Wagener
Contact Details
The contact details of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 25A De Havilland Crescent, Persequor Park, Meiring Naudé Road, Lynnwood, Pretoria, Gauteng |
| Postal Address: | P.O. Box 72135, Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria, 0040 |
| Telephone: | 012 349 6600/ 6601/ 6603 |
| Email: | info@assaf.org.za |
| Website: | www.assaf.org.za |
