The process for the allocation of a preferred site to host the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope is reaching its conclusion. The anticipated date for a final decision is the 4th April, although this is likely to be delayed as the members of the SKA Organisation consider the final site decision. Read the release | Minister's speaking notes
New skills for Northern Cape youths
12 April 2012 - Sixteen students from the Northern Cape towns of Carnarvon, Williston and
Van Wyksvlei, will commence tertiary studies at the Northern Cape Urban
Further Education and Training College in Kimberley during April 2012. They
have been selected from 45 applicants to receive study bursaries from the
South African SKA project. The students - four women and twelve men - will
qualify as electricians, plumbers, bricklayers, mechanics, welders and
carpenters. Their studies and practical work will be co-funded by the
Industrial Development Corporation.
MeerKAT animation
Watch the latest animation about MeerKAT, the largest and most
sensitive radio telescope in the southern hemisphere until the SKA is completed. » Watch the animation
SKA South Africa eNewsletter
Read the March 2012 edition of the SKA SA eNews. Please remember to subscribe!
New SKA Science/Engineering website
Detailed technical information about the SKA, MeerKAT and KAT-7 is available on the SKA Science/Engineering public website. » Visit the site
FET bursaries give lift to 16 students The New Age, 8 May 2012 - Sixteen students from rural areas have been awarded bursaries to study technical skills through an accredited FET institute.
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South Africa is the ultimate site for the SKA
Our superb radio-quiet environment is legally protected
We offer the best value; most affordable option and maximum return on investment
We have excellent infrastructure already in place
Our climate and altitude match the SKA requirements perfectly
Our industries and expertise are world-class
We've proven that we can do it - KAT-7 telescope already in place and working
Our innovative, cutting-edge pathfinder – 64-dish MeerKAT – is under construction
South Africa's government is totally committed to the SKA
We have the full support of our African partners
We have partners around the globe
We are developing future capacity across the continent
Our history of leading astronomy research goes back more than 200 years
The barefoot astronomer blog is "a story of science, engineering and a continent called Africa," says Simon Ratcliffe.
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Mission MeerKAT for kids
Download the Collector's Edition of our cartoon series which includes episodes 1, 2 and 3. The series explains how radio astronomy works and why the pathfinder telescope will be built in the Karoo.
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