South Africa government R&D labs
South Africa government runs 8 R&D labs in the 311 Institute directory, across 1 country (South Africa), focused on isotopes, agriculture, applied research and accelerator physics.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
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| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research CouncilSouth Africa government | Pretoria, South Africa | Government Agriculture and food | Agriculture | 1992 |
| CSIR South AfricaSouth Africa government | Pretoria, South Africa | Government Basic science | Applied research | 1945 |
| iThemba LABSSouth Africa government | Cape Town, South Africa | Government Science and research | Accelerator physics, Isotopes | 2002 |
| MintekSouth Africa government | Johannesburg, South Africa | Government Energy and resources | Mining, Metallurgy | 1934 |
| NecsaSouth Africa government | Pelindaba, South Africa | Government Energy and resources | Nuclear, Isotopes | 1999 |
| South African Astronomical ObservatorySouth Africa government | Cape Town, South Africa | Government Science and research | Astronomy | 1820 |
| South African Medical Research CouncilSouth Africa government | Cape Town, South Africa | Government Healthcare and life sciences | Medical research | 1969 |
| South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO)South Africa government | Cape Town, South Africa | Government Basic science | Radio astronomy, SKA | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
How many R&D labs does South Africa government have?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 8 South Africa government R&D labs as of October 2026.
Where are South Africa government's R&D labs?
In South Africa (8).
What does South Africa government research?
Its labs focus on isotopes, agriculture, applied research and accelerator physics.
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