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Council for Geoscience
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280 Pretoria Street, Silverton, Pretoria
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THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE IS ONE OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCILS OF SOUTH AFRICA
The Council for Geoscience is one of the national science councils of South Africa and is the legal successor of the Geological Survey of South Africa, which was formed in 1912 by the amalgamation of three former surveys, the oldest of which — the Geological Commission of the Cape of Good Hope — was founded in 1895. The Geoscience Act (no. 100 of 1993) established the Council for Geoscience in its present form. Today, the Council for Geoscience is a modern institution that boasts excellent facilities and expertise, ranking among the best in Africa.
As a scientific research council, the Council for Geoscience is mandated to promote research, extend knowledge in the field of geoscience and provide specialised geoscientific services. The Council for Geoscience has a national footprint in South Africa.
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STATEMENT ON SEISMIC EVENT THAT OCCURRED NEAR THE SOUTH AFRICALESOTHO WESTERN BORDER.
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16 April 2026
STATEMENT ON THE SEISMIC EVENT THAT OCCURRED IN THE FAR WEST RAND AREA
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23 February 2026
STATEMENT ON SEISMIC EVENT THAT OCCURRED IN THE KLERKSDORP-ORKNEY-STILFONTEIN-HARTEBEESTFONTEIN (KOSH) REGION
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11 September 2025
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+27 12 841 1911
280 Pretoria Street, Silverton, Pretoria
WELCOME TO
As a scientific research council, the Council for Geoscience is mandated to promote research, extend knowledge in the field of geoscience and provide specialised geoscientific services.
COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE
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GEOSCIENCE DATA
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MANAGEMENT PORTAL
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ABOUT US
THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE IS ONE OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCILS OF SOUTH AFRICA
The Council for Geoscience is one of the national science councils of South Africa and is the legal successor of the Geological Survey of South Africa, which was formed in 1912 by the amalgamation of three former surveys, the oldest of which — the Geological Commission of the Cape of Good Hope — was founded in 1895. The Geoscience Act (no. 100 of 1993) established the Council for Geoscience in its present form. Today, the Council for Geoscience is a modern institution that boasts excellent facilities and expertise, ranking among the best in Africa.
As a scientific research council, the Council for Geoscience is mandated to promote research, extend knowledge in the field of geoscience and provide specialised geoscientific services. The Council for Geoscience has a national footprint in South Africa.
Learn More
explore our services
our projects
GEOSCIENCE FOR MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES
GEOSCIENCE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LAND USE
GEOSCIENCE FOR HEALTH, GROUNDWATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT
GEOSCIENCE FOR INNOVATION
Latest News
STATEMENT ON SEISMIC EVENT THAT OCCURRED NEAR THE SOUTH AFRICALESOTHO WESTERN BORDER.
Read More »
16 April 2026
STATEMENT ON THE SEISMIC EVENT THAT OCCURRED IN THE FAR WEST RAND AREA
Read More »
23 February 2026
STATEMENT ON SEISMIC EVENT THAT OCCURRED IN THE KLERKSDORP-ORKNEY-STILFONTEIN-HARTEBEESTFONTEIN (KOSH) REGION
Read More »
11 September 2025
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·
18 Apr
2045459731548910043
The @CGS_RSA hosted a delegation from The Second Institute of Oceanography (SIO) of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) China for a technical discussion focused on offshore mapping. This engagement supports the CGS mandate to explore and map South Africa’s offshore areas,
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+27 12 841 1911
info@geoscience.org.za
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geoscience@whistleblowing.co.za
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