May 14, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

From Space to Response: SANSA’s Earth Observation Intelligence Analysis on the Cape Town Flood Disaster

The South African National Space Agency has provided an analysis of the Cape Town floods following the devastating disaster that caused significant damage to property and led to loss of lives. SANSA uses satellite Earth Observation intelligence to analyse

May 9, 2026

Daleen Fouche

NRMP Launched at King Hinta’s 191st Salutation Event

NRMP Launched at King Hinta's 191st Salutation Event Honouring a Legacy, Securing the Future The South African National Space Agency (SANSA), in partnership with the AmaXhosa Kingdom Great House, officially launched the Natural Resource Management Programme (NRMP) at the

April 30, 2026

Londeka Sikhala

Science Week Brings World-Class STEM to Rural KwaZulu-Natal

For the sixth consecutive year, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) will once again host a science week at the Harry Gwala District in KwaZulu-Natal. It will take place from 4 to 8 May 2026 and preparations are

April 21, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

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The false colour sentinel -2 image captured on the 14th of April 2026 in Northern Cape, South Africa, shows a strong contrast between natural dry land and irrigated farmland. The bright red areas represent healthy crops under irrigation, while

April 16, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

Financial Institutions, Are You Ready for Smarter Risk Intelligence?

Natural disasters and fires are becoming more frequent and costly, increasing the pressure on financial institutions to verify and process claims quickly and accurately. Satellite-based intelligence offers a powerful solution. The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) provides advanced

March 31, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

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Map extracted from a satellite-based Dam Calculator shows consistent high water volumes at the Vaal Dam over the past five years, except for a decline in January 2025. Month-to-month comparison further shows recoded higher volumes in February 2026 than

March 25, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

BUILDING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH EARTH OBSERVATION: SANSA MAPPING OF AIR POLLUTION PRIORITY AREAS

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March 16, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

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PlanetScope (Dove) Satellite- 3m Spatial Resolution natural colour Image, captured on 10 March 2026 show Soshanguve Block S landfill site highlighted in blue, and the surrounding human settlements. The site has been a key municipal waste disposal facility in northern

March 13, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

SANSA’s Earth Observation Intelligence for Smarter Financial Risk Management

Financial institutions are increasingly required to respond rapidly and accurately to claims arising from natural disasters, fires, and other environmental events. Advances in satellite-based Earth Observation now enable these impacts to be assessed with greater accuracy, speed, and transparency.

March 3, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

SANSA Collaborates with Border Management Authority (BMA) Through MoU to Deliver Satellite Earth Observation Intelligence

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Border Management Authority (BMA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the provision of Satellite Earth Observation Intelligence in support of national border security. This collaboration

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From Space to Response: SANSA’s Earth Observation Intelligence Analysis on the Cape Town Flood Disaster

NRMP Launched at King Hinta’s 191st Salutation Event

Science Week Brings World-Class STEM to Rural KwaZulu-Natal

IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Financial Institutions, Are You Ready for Smarter Risk Intelligence?

IMAGE OF THE WEEK

BUILDING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH EARTH OBSERVATION: SANSA MAPPING OF AIR POLLUTION PRIORITY AREAS

IMAGE OF THE WEEK

SANSA’s Earth Observation Intelligence for Smarter Financial Risk Management

SANSA Collaborates with Border Management Authority (BMA) Through MoU to Deliver Satellite Earth Observation Intelligence

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