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The Soil Science Society of South Africa (SSSSA) is a scientific society that promotes the advancement of soil science and soil technology, as well as the responsible practice thereof. The society provide a platform for soil scientists in South Africa, where research-based publication, resources and information are shared.
Aims
- To promote and protect the professional status and prestige of soil science.
- To promote and extend the society.
- To ensure the standard of soil science training.
- To provide a platform to share ideas and resources.
- To obtain and disseminate knowledge, information and ideas relevant to soil science through discussion and publication.
- To promote and encourage collaboration and contact between the SSSSA and other societies, both nationally and internationally.
Council
Dr Corrie Swanepoel
PRESIDENT
Agricultural Research Council
Tel: 0766180605
Prof Johan van Tol
PAST PRESIDENT
University of the Free State
Tel: 0514012386
Cell: 0833876243
Prof Gerhard Nortjé
VICE PRESIDENT
University of South Africa
Cell: 0835018680
Prof George van Zijl
FINANCE
North-West University
Tel: +27 18 299 2335
Dr Thandile Mdlambuzi
MARKETING & PROMOTIONS
South African Sugarcane Research Institute
Cell: 0724586134
Mr Coenraad Fraenkel
CONFERENCE, SASSO & INDUSTRY RELATIONS
Citrus Research International
Cell: 0799134755
Ms Nancy Nortjé
SECRETARIAT
Cell: 0833890543
Ms Anneliza Collett
SCIENCE-POLICY
Department of Agriculture
Tel: 0123197508
Prof Eyob Tesfamariam
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
University of Pretoria
Cell: 0724597140
Ms Julie-Ann Baadjies
Agricultural Research Council
Tel: 012-3102634
Cell: 0848729896
Sub-Committee
SSSSA- Student Alliance
Cowan McLean
CHAIR
Eddie Smith
VICE-CHAIR
Anru Kock
Social Media, Twitter
Willie Cloete
Social Media, Instagram