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SACSA Committees
Policy and Legal Committee
Establishment
The committee was established in terms of Section 8(1) of the South African Space Affairs Act, No 84 of 1993 as amended.
Mandate
The mandate of the committee is to provide guidance to the Council on legal, regulatory and policy related matters as follows;
- Guidance on review and/or development of space legislation , regulations and policy;
- Develop governance processes for the implementation the licensing and related procedures under the Act;
- Strategic guidance on matters concerning compliance, ratification and implementation of the Space Treaties and applicable national legislation; and
- Ensure effective contribution and participation in National and International Space Regulatory Forums.
Legal and Policy Committee
- Chairperson: Adv. Icho Kealotswe-Matlou
- Dr Sarisha Harrylal
- Mr Linden Sydney Petzer
- Colonel Tamara Thomas-Herwels
- Dr Reshma Mathura
- Mr Levers Mabaso
Science and Technical Committee
- Chairperson: Mr Vincent Molawa Ngoetjana
- Mr Nhlanhla Mabaso
- Mr Flenk Mnisi
- Mr Shafique Amid Dean Allie
- Mr Kebeditswe Medupi
- Dr Sarisha Harrylal
- Ms Yolanda Nxumalo
- Mr Itumeleng Makoloi
Scientific and Technical Committee
Establishment
The committee was established in terms of Section 8(1) of the South African Space Affairs Act, No 84 of 1993 as amended.
Mandate
The mandate of the committee is to provide guidance to the Council on scientific and technical regulatory matters as follows;
- Guidance on review and development of technical input to space legislation , regulations;
- Develop governance processes for technical implementation of the licensing and audit procedures under the Act;
- Strategic guidance on scientific matters concerning compliance, ratification and implementation of the Space Treaties and applicable national legislation; and
- Ensure effective contribution and participation in National and International Space Scientific Forums.
Mr Humbulani Mudau (Chairperson) ;
Mr William Makwinja;
Mr Linder Petzer;
Mr Lee Annamalai;
Dr Val Munsami;
Mr Lloyd McPatie;
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