South Africa is a nation of innovation, where scientific curiosity, research and technological advancement continue to shape solutions for some of society’s greatest challenges. Our scientists, researchers and innovators are contributing to global progress by using science and technology to improve the lives of people in our country. Today, this technology is widely used in trauma centres and hospitals in South Africa and internationally, providing full-body images within seconds while exposing patients to significantly less radiation than traditional X-rays or CT scans. SKA broadens understanding of universeInventions and discoveries such as these have ensured that South Africa remains a hub of innovation and technology. MeerKAT has positioned South Africa as a key contributor to global astronomy and serves as a precursor to the SKA.