CSIR
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is South Africa's premier scientific research and development organisation, established to conduct research and innovation across multiple sectors including energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and environmental management. Headquartered in Pretoria, the CSIR operates as a statutory body under the Department of Science and Innovation, with a mandate to undertake research that addresses national development priorities and supports industrial competitiveness. The organisation maintains multiple research facilities and laboratories across South Africa, employing scientists, engineers, and technical specialists across diverse disciplines. The CSIR's work spans fundamental research, applied research, and technology development, with particular emphasis on solving practical problems facing South African industry and society. In the industrial sustainability context, the CSIR conducts research on cleaner production technologies, resource efficiency, waste management, and the transition towards circular economy models. The organisation collaborates extensively with universities, private sector enterprises, and international research institutions to advance innovation and knowledge transfer. The CSIR's contributions to industrial modernisation, environmental protection, and technological advancement have made it a central institution in South Africa's science and innovation ecosystem.
CSIR Updates
Draft national AI policy: What it means and what to do now
21st April 2026 The publication of South Africa's Draft National AI Policy (Draft Policy) marks a turning point for organisations that develop, deploy or rely on... →
SA: Blade Nzimande: Address by Minister of science, Technology, and Innovation, on the occasion of the launch of the 2025 Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators Report at the CSIR Convention Centre (26/03/2026)
27th March 2026 In fulfilment of this task, NACI produces the annual STI Indicators Report. This Report is one of the essential tools we use to diagnose the state... →
Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele on collaboration with CSIR to advance digital transformation
23rd January 2026 The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr Mondli Gungubele (MP), today concluded a successful engagement with the Council... →
SA: Professor Blade Nzimande: Address by Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, on the occasion the education lekgotla of the Department of Basic Education, Birchwood Centre, Gauteng (20/01/2026)
21st January 2026 The first is the importance of investing in science, technology, and innovation. I often make the point that no country can hope to achieve its... →
CSIR partners with life sciences specialist in US to advance contextualised medical research
By: Marleny Arnoldi 11th December 2025 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed a memorandum of understanding and a licensing agreement with a... →
Ramaphosa in parliament: fact-checking claims about Cape Town’s budget and passenger rail
By: Africa Check 7th November 2025 In October 2025, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa answered questions from members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), one of two... →
SA: Mondli Gungubele: Address by Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, at the official opening of the 2nd annual Cybersecurity Indaba (29/10/2025)
31st October 2025 This gathering comes at a defining moment not just for cybersecurity professionals, but for South Africa’s digital destiny. We stand at the... →
Crime statistics belong to the public, not the police
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 23rd October 2025 Having Stats SA validate and release crime figures would separate the statistics from police performance and depoliticise the data. The release of... →
The CSIR celebrates 80 years of supporting South Africa’s industry and public sector
By: Rebecca Campbell 13th October 2025 This year marks the eightieth anniversary of the founding of South Africa’s internationally-renowned Council for Scientific and Industrial Research... →
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