Keeping a watchful eye on our water
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CSIR Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory has screened many water samples for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and…
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The influence of climate and weather on COVID-19
The Department of Science and Innovation has formed a team of leading South African environmental scientists from a range of institutions to consider the…
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CSIR COVID-19 Induction Video for visitors
This video aims to provide anyone visiting the CSIR with information and guidance on processes to prevent and minimise the spread of COVID-19 while on any of…
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Young CSIR researchers briefs media on the impact of cybercrimes and misinformation during COVID-19 pandemic
Media advisory: 23 June 2020 Media statement Young researchers from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will share their research on…
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Your safety on campus is our priority
Maintaining a healthy and safe organisation is a priority for the leadership. For us to attain zero harm, zero disabling injuries and zero fatalities, we need…
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AISI Call for Proposals: Industry Development and Technology Support Programme
The Industry Development and Technology Support Programme focuses on advancing the involvement of industry in sectors relating to advanced manufacturing in…
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New guide for resilient infrastructure
Infrastructure is critical to Africa’s development. But any infrastructure that is developed needs to be resilient – able to withstand challenges brought about…
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CSIR and DBSA collaborate to accelerate technology and infrastructure development for local industries
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) are set to work together to develop technologies…
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CSIR study shows reusable shopping bags have lower environmental impact
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the findings of a life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) of grocery carrier bags in…
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An assessment of claims regarding health effects of 5G mobile telephony networks
Speculation linking 5G mobile telephony and data networks to a range of health threats, has been rife. Some claims even go to the extent of attributing the…
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AUDA-NEPAD and CSIR partnership to accelerate Africa’s transformation agenda
Media statement Johannesburg, 15 May 2020 - The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are…
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COVID-19: Water, Wastewater and Human Health Risks
Around the world, the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic is raising many questions among the public, as well as in the water supply and wastewater sector. This…
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CSIR and YES join hands to create job opportunities for SA youth
As part of its commitment to the inclusive advancement of society through youth empowerment in South Africa, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research…
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President Ramaphosa impressed by the National COVID-19 Information Response Centre hosted at CSIR
President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the COVID-19 Information Centre, a data centre set up to monitor and track the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the…
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COVID-19 Corona Virus: South African Resource Portal
What is COVID-19? On 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, China. ‘Severe Acute…
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AISI call for Expression of Interest (AISI Technology Based Supplier Development Programme)
AISI (Aerospace Industry Support Initiative) calls for Expression of Interest for Identifying Advanced Manufacturing Aerospace Integrators or Sub-Systems…
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