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21/10/2026

Awareness Webinar Series

Join the discussion as we shine the spotlight on common online threats affecting children and adults, which include cyberbullying, online scams, inappropriate content and others. This session will assist families with creating a safer digital environment at home

Webinar details:
Speakers: Rene Mattheus, Pattern Interrupt Consulting and Dr Tendani Mulanga Thabela-Chimboza, University of Cape Town
Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Time: 18:00 – 19:00
Platform: Microsoft Teams 8c0cc470-cedd-4f41-9c0b-9d945013db24@2fd3c5d5-ddb2-4ed3-9803-f89675928df4" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8c0cc470-cedd-4f41-9c0b-9d945013db24@2fd3c5d5-ddb2-4ed3-9803-f89675928df4

21/10/2026

REMINDER: Don’t miss the 8th Research and Development 20 (RD20) Conference! We are streaming live from the CSIR International Convention Centre.

📅 20 - 22 October 2026
⏰ Live from: 9:00 – 17:30
🔴 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI2YFkiZZ0bE
🌐 https://www.csir.co.za/events/conferences-and-events/the-8th-rd20-conference

Join the conversation using and be part of this landmark event as we work together to advance sustainable energy solutions.

20/10/2026

📢 Call for applications

-hosted Southern African Biomanufacturing Training Hub is pleased to announce the commencement of a course titled: Master the Heart of Biomanufacturing – Bioreactor Operation and Troubleshooting, scheduled to start on Monday, 23 November 2026.

📆 Deadline for applications: 31 October 2026
📆 Duration: One week
📍 One-week in-person classroom lectures and hands-on training at the CSIR in Pretoria

🔗Apply: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1cXTL7Ld006YA_iWdZKN9PkF8dw1f9pDuHVTnUnjJbJUNldLOEJIRlo4VzM2OTZNWUwwM1pBN1FXNS4u
ℹ️ More info:https://www.csir.co.za/sites/default/files/2026-10/SABTH-Bioreactor-Operation-Functionandtroubleshooting-Llabscale.pdf

20/10/2026

Welcome to the 8th Research and Development 20 (RD20) Conference on Clean Energy Technologies!

Hosted in Africa for the very first time, RD20 brings together leading researchers, policymakers, industry experts, and innovation partners to collaborate on shaping the future of clean energy.

Attendees can look forward to engaging technical tours, inspiring keynote speakers, in-depth discussions, executive leadership sessions, and valuable insights from global leaders in science, technology, and innovation.

Join the conversation using and be part of this landmark event as we work together to advance sustainable energy solutions.

Let’s make RD20 a conference to remember.

20/10/2026

Don’t miss the 8th Research and Development 20 (RD20) Conference! We are streaming live from the CSIR International Convention Centre.

📅 20 - 22 October 2026
⏰ Live from: 9:00 – 17:30
🔴 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI2YFkiZZ0bE
🌐 https://www.csir.co.za/events/conferences-and-events/the-8th-rd20-conference

Join the conversation using and be part of this landmark event as we work together to advance sustainable energy solutions.

The 8th RD20 Conference Launched in 2019, RD20 is a premier international conference that brings together leading research institutes from G20 member countri...

19/10/2026

📻 Tune in: researcher Tlangelani Promise Mlambo will be on Munghana Lonene FM (88.4–103.2 FM) today, 19 October 2026 from 21:30 to 22:00, to talk about and online protection for children. Don’t miss it!

19/10/2026

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Thanks to everyone who joined us for another beautiful race, powered by Bestmed Medical Scheme, this past Saturday. See you again next year!

18/10/2026

17/10/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ And we're OFF! 🎉

Welcome to the 33rd CSIR Road Race! What a beautiful day to hit the road, chase your goals, and celebrate the spirit of running together. 💙

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Proudly powered by Bestmed Medical Scheme.

16/10/2026

📢 ONLY 1 DAY TO GO! ARE YOU READY?
Conquer the trail, own the hills. See you there!

Entries for the , powered by Bestmed Medical Scheme, are officially sold out!

Unfortunately, no late entries for any of the distances can be accommodated.

📍For our runners, please note additional safe parking has been secured at the Innovation Hub.

Follow Hotel Street from the Sasol Garage over the N1 Freeway and enter through the Innovation Hub gates.

ℹ️ Entry Collections:

Friday, 16 October 2026 |14:00 - 18:00, CSIR South Gate, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria

Saturday, 17 October 2026 | 04:30 - 05:50, at CSIR North Gate, Meiring Naude Road