The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) aims to advance public awareness, appreciation and engagement of science, engineering and technology in South Africa. SAASTA is business Unit of the National Research Foundation.

 

Prizes

2012 Prizes are:

  • One overall winner wins a trip to an international science communication conference/workshop.
  • Winners of each category will be awarded a prize to the value of R10000
  • Runners up in each category will be awarded prize to the value of R5000.
  • Top articles will be published in print media. Winners will also receive exposure to print media production.
  • Top scripts will be produced and broadcast through selected community radio stations. Winners will receive radio production and broadcast exposure.
  • Top viral video will be promoted through a viral video campaign.
  • A People’s Choice Award will be awarded based on voting of top judges selections through social media.