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SANSA Welcomes Appointment of Interim Board
South African National Space AgencyRef: https://www.sansa.org.za/2026/08/sansa-welcomes-appointment-of-interim-board/
Official source
Source domain: sansa.org.za
Collected on 1 September 2026
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What this means
This document is a news release from the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) announcing the appointment of an Interim Board by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation on 21 August 2026. The Interim Board, composed of experts in research, finance, and astrophysics, will serve for six months or until a permanent board is appointed. The announcement highlights the members' backgrounds and expresses SANSA's anticipation of their guidance during this transitional period.
Facts
Places
Western Cape, City of Tshwane, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.sansa.org.za/2026/08/sansa-welcomes-appointment-of-interim-board/
Key Takeaways
- Interim Board
- 21 August 2026
- January 2027
- Section 13A(3) of the SANSA Act, 2008
- Professor Blade Nzimande
- Hermanus, Western Cape
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Hartebeesthoek, Gauteng
- Centurion, 0046
- South African National Space Agency
- Professor Blade Nzimande
- Mr Andrew Khutso Msiza
- SASOL Ltd
- Mr Shawn Basson
- SARAO
- Prof Thulani Phillip Jili
- University of Zululand
- Dr Sinenhlanhla Precious Sikhosana
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Dr Adriana Marais
- Foundation for Space Development Africa
- The Hotline
Dates
Closing Date
21 August 2026