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SACSA STATEMENT
The South African Council for Space Affairs is established in terms of the Space Affairs Act, 1993 (Act No. 84 of 1993), as amended (The South African Council for Space Affairs is established in terms of the Space Affairs Act, 1993 (Act No. 84 of 1993), as amended (the Act), to manage and control space affairs in the Republic through implementing in the most effective and efficient manner, the Space Policy of the Republic and taking care of the interests, responsibilities and obligations of the State in terms of the international Treaties. The Council is thus expected to authorise, supervise and regulate all space related activities in the country to ensure orderly and responsible participation of all actors.
The following new members of the South African Council for Space Affairs has been appointed since 02 February 2026 for a period of three (3) years.
SACSA MEMBERS’ PROFILES
Adv. Luthando Simphiwe Mkumatela
Maria Ria Nonyana-Mokabane
Icho Kealotswe-Matlou
Sydney Linden Petzer
Kebeditswe Medupe
Shafique Amid Dean Allie
Nhlanhla Michael Mabaso
Reshma Mathura
Vincent Molawa Ngoetjana
Flenk Mnisi
Yolanda Nxumalo
Itumeleng Makoloi
Tamara Thomas-Herwels
Levers Mabaso
Sarisha Harrylal
The SACSA Secretariat
Nomfuneko Majaja
Thokozile Jolisa
the dtic is mandated to administer the Space Affairs Act No 84 of 1993, which serves as primary legislation guiding the work of the space activities in the country as well as mandating the hosting of the Space Secretariat for the said Council within the dtic, which is one of key responsibilities of the unit.
The Secretariat perform the incidental work necessary for the performance of the functions of the Council and its Committees.
- Nomfuneko Majaja
- Thokozile Jolisa
- Adv. Luthando Simphiwe Mkumatela
- Maria Ria Nonyana-Mokabane
- Tamara Thomas-Herwels
- Levers Mabaso
- Sarisha Harrylal
- Flenk Mnisi
- Yolanda Nxumalo
- Itumeleng Makoloi
- Nhlanhla Michael Mabaso
- Reshma Mathura
- Vincent Molawa Ngoetjana
- Sydney Linden Petzer
- Kebeditswe Medupe
- Shafique Amid Dean Allie
- Icho Kealotswe-Matlou
