The Council for Geoscience is one of the national science councils of South Africa and is the legal successor of the Geological Survey of South Africa, which was formed in 1912 by the amalgamation of three former surveys, the oldest of which — the Geological Commission of the Cape of Good Hope — was founded in 1895. The Geoscience Act (no. 100 of 1993) established the Council for Geoscience in its present form. Today, the Council for Geoscience is a modern institution that boasts excellent facilities and expertise, ranking among the best in Africa.
As a scientific research council, the Council for Geoscience is mandated to promote research, extend knowledge in the field of geoscience and provide specialised geoscientific services. The Council for Geoscience has a national footprint in South Africa.
The @CGS_RSA presented at COP29 on the status of CCUS technologies in South Africa in a session chaired by Ms Gabi Mkhatshwa – Senior Manager: Sustainability at Eskom. The presentation sought to provide an update on the CCUS project since COP28. Critical to the presentation is…
The @CGS_RSA @DMRE_ZA is supporting the High Level South African Delegation of DHET led by Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane on China-SA cooperation in Higher Education and training. The minister emphasised cooperation and collaboration on building capacity in geosciences to accelerate…
The @CGS_RSA is recruiting for the following vacant positions. kindly click the link provided to obtain more details about applications. https://www.geoscience.org.za/cgs/work-with-us/vacancies/
The @CGS_RSA is participating in the @Mintek_RSA @90 conference at the Sandton Convention Centre. Ms Siphelele Buthelezi presented on the CGS’s integrated multidisciplinary mapping programme (IMMP) that is centered around 5 core themes, namely; Geoscience for: Mineral and Energy…
Ms Siphelele Buthelezi presented at the Limpopo Investment Conference today at the Ranch Resort in Polokwane under the topic “Maximising Limpopo’s Unique Global Advantage: Unveiling the Potential of Mining Exploration in Limpopo”.
In her presentation, Ms Buthelezi touched on…
The @CGS_RSA is participating in the Africa Energy Week that’s currently taking place in Cape Town at the CTICC. Mr Ngqondi Nxokwana, Project Manager for the CCUS pilot project, gave a presentation that focused on the progress made in the first phase as well as the findings of…
The @CGS_RSA is participating in the annual African Exploration Showcase, hosted by the Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA) from 6-7 November 2024. The showcase brought together field experts and service providers to provide insight on the advancements made in exploration…
Notice to all stakeholders. Kindly take note of the Palaeontology Collections closure.
Today, the @CGS_RSA is hosting a breast cancer awareness event at its head office in Pretoria. As we mark the end of October, we take a moment to remember those who have lost their lives to breast cancer. Let’s continue looking out for the risk factors, regularly screening &…
The @CGS_RSA was invited to attend the 2nd SANEDI Annual Energy Conference, that took place at the Eskom Academy of Learning, from 23-24 October 2024. This years’ theme was “A balanced Energy Transition: For Energy Security, Affordability and Inclusiveness”. Ms Zama Sibewu,…
The @CGS_RSA participated in the Ray Nkonyeni Investment Stakeholders Conference that was held at Estuary Hotel & Spa, Port Edward from 23-24 October 2024. Mr Mbuyiseni Ngcobo served as a panelist under the theme Wholesale, Retail & Manufacturing; Innovation, Science and…
The @CGS_RSA is taking part at the 57th EuroGeoSurveys Directors’ Workshop in Brussels, Belgium under the theme ‘Geoscience partnerships for a sustainable future’. Mr Willem Meintjes gave a presentation on the roles of international geoscience diplomacy in sustainable futures and…