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📺 Tune in: #TeamCSIR senior engineer Mahlatse Mbooi will be on SABC 2 and SABC Plus today, Wednesday 11 November 2026 from 21:30 - 22:00 to talk about the #LGE2026 CSIR election prediction model and social media analysis. Don’t miss it!
@SABCPortal
Waiting on NSFAS or a bank alert?
Don't get played! 🛑📱
Here’s a clip from our guest, Oyena Mahlasela, exposing how scammers use phishing & social engineering to hijack your identity.
Catch up on this episode only on SABC+! Link in bio 📲
#DailyThetha#OyenaMahlasela#SABC1
"Our task is to mobilise what we have, appreciate what we can do together and realise the future we want.This meeting represents the start of such an undertaking." Opening remarks by President @CyrilRamaphosa at the Presidential Engagement with University Vice-Chancellors and National Science Councils, Union Buildings, Tshwane https://t.co/0zeVXL2HZX
Held under the theme “Mobilising Universities and National Science Councils for the Developmental State, Economic Growth and Skills Revolution,” the engagement focuses on harnessing knowledge, research, innovation and skills development to drive inclusive economic growth, create jobs and build a capable developmental state.
President @CyrilRamaphosa engages with university vice-chancellors and national science councils at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, Gauteng, to strengthen collaboration between government, institutions of higher learning and public research entities in advancing South Africa’s national development priorities.
📺 Tune in: #TeamCSIR cybersecurity researcher Oyena Mahlasela will be on SABC 1 today, Tuesday 10 November 2026 from 11:00 - 12:00 to talk about digital literacy. Don’t miss it!
Celebrating excellence in geospatial science!
The American Geographical Society (AGS), on its 175th anniversary, has awarded #TeamCSIR’s Sives Govender the 2026 Paul P. Vouras Medal in recognition of his exemplary research and outstanding work in the field of regional geography.
The medal will be presented on 20 November 2026 in New York City during Geography 2050: Africa Shaping Tomorrow, a symposium held at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
Congratulations to Sives Govender on this outstanding achievement and well-deserved international recognition!
#GeospatialScience #Geography2050 #AfricaGIS #AfricanInnovation #ResearchExcellence
Interesting patterns are emerging in special areas, including these examples from Johannesburg townships.
Special areas are specifically selected locations by the CSIR within municipalities that are projected separately due to factors such as strong historical support for particular political parties.
These geographically distinct areas may not fit neatly into a standard ward, voting district (VD) or municipal analysis and are therefore reported on separately to provide deeper insight into local voting dynamics.
Follow along for data-driven insights into the science, innovation and analytics behind election forecasting.
ℹ️ https://t.co/WJVpaeGCOD
#LGE2026 @SABCPortal@dstigovza
Interesting patterns are emerging in special areas, including these examples from Tshwane townships.
Special areas are specifically selected locations by the CSIR within municipalities that are projected separately due to factors such as strong historical support for particular political parties.
These geographically distinct areas may not fit neatly into a standard ward, voting district (VD) or municipal analysis and are therefore reported on separately to provide deeper insight into local voting dynamics.
Follow along for data-driven insights into the science, innovation and analytics behind election forecasting.
ℹ️ https://t.co/WJVpaeGCOD
#LGE2026
@SABCPortal@dstigovza
The next set of CSIR election model predictions is now live, completing coverage of all eight metros #LGE2026
In partnership with the @SABCPortal, #TeamCSIR has released its second batch of election model predictions, covering the remaining four metros following the initial release earlier.
Follow along for data-driven insights into the science, innovation and analytics behind election forecasting.
ℹ️ https://t.co/EJTu2dLdmV
@dstigovza
The data is in, and our first #LGE2026 metro predictions are here.
In partnership with the @SABCPortal, #TeamCSIR has released its first set of election model predictions, covering four of the country's eight metros.
Predictions for the remaining four metros will follow soon.
ℹ️ https://t.co/EJTu2dLdmV
@dstigovza
Back at the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Midrand, #TeamCSIR continues to monitor incoming results and refine our election prediction model for #LGE2026.
Working alongside the @SABCPortal, our team is turning data into insights to support election analysis as results continue to roll in.
ℹ️ https://t.co/EJTu2dLdmV
@dstigovza
Our third set of CSIR election modelling predictions are out, completing the provincial predictions. Next up - metros!
Working in collaboration with the @SABCPortal, #TeamCSIR has deployed its election prediction model at the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) to support data-driven election analysis throughout the 2026 local government elections.
Our team will continue to monitor incoming results and update model outputs as more official election data becomes available.
Follow along for insights into the science, data and innovation behind the process. #LGE2026
ℹ️ https://t.co/WJVpaeGCOD
@dstigovza
Our second set of CSIR election modelling predictions are out!
Working in collaboration with the @SABCPortal, #TeamCSIR has deployed its election prediction model at the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) to support data-driven election analysis throughout the 2026 local government elections.
Our team will continue to monitor incoming results and update model outputs as more official election data becomes available.
Follow along for insights into the science, data and innovation behind the process. #LGE2026
ℹ️ https://t.co/EJTu2dLdmV
@dstigovza
#LGE2026
CSIR modelling predictions of the local government elections voter turnout and Clement Manyathela gets to hear more from @CSIR’s Senior engineer, Carike Karsten.
Listen to more on https://t.co/3CHWohRy1K
#CSIR#YourVote#IEC#702WalkTheTalk
Our first CSIR election modelling predictions are out!
Working in collaboration with the @SABCPortal, #TeamCSIR has deployed its election prediction model at the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) to support data-driven election analysis throughout the 2026 local government elections.
Our team will continue to monitor incoming results and update model outputs as more official election data becomes available.
Follow along for insights into the science, data and innovation behind the process. #LGE2026
ℹ️ https://t.co/WJVpaeGCOD
@dstigovza
Behind the scenes with #TeamCSIR at the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Midrand! We're working alongside the @SABCPortal to deploy our election prediction model for #LGE2026.
ℹ️https://t.co/7DIggNCrkM
@dstigovza