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South Africa at the Forefront of Clinical Research

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About SACRA

A Distinct Identity

The South African Clinical research association (SACRA) is an industry community association with the sole purpose of leading and serving as a conduit within the clinical trials community. SACRA is a non-profit organisation representing the clinical research industry in South Africa.

SACRA's Purpose

To lead and serve as a conduit across the various stakeholders, positioning the country at the forefront of clinical research both nationally and internationally.

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We work hard to get our efforts noticed by the media and are so proud when this goal comes to fruition. A well informed community is an empowered one as well, so take a look at some of the latest coverage we’ve received below and help spread the word about all the amazing developments at SACRA.

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Streamlining Permit Processing: A Path to Efficient Health Research in South Africa

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Upcoming Events

Mon, Feb 23
SACRA Annual General Meeting
Virtual
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Feb 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Virtual
SACRA Operations Annual Overview/Update. Attendance open to SACRA Members only
Fri, Mar 27
AI Trends in Clinical Trials
R150 fee will be charged for non-members
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Mar 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
R150 fee will be charged for non-members
Wed, May 20
International Clinical Trials Day
Online Event
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May 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Online Event
SACRA Members to provide 1 minute video of company overview to be showcased on virtual meeting. These videos will also be published on SACRA social media portals to promote services available within Sub-Saharan Africa
Fri, Jun 12
Medical Device Workshop (F2F) Gauteng
Gauteng
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Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Gauteng, TBC
More detail to follow closer to date
Fri, Jul 10
Workforce Development Webinar
Webinar
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Jul 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Webinar
More detail to follow closer to date
Sat, Sep 12
Investigator Workshop (Survey to be distributed)
Virtual Workshop
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Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Virtual Workshop
A Survey will be sent to investigator sites to obtain preferences on dates.
Thu, Oct 29
SACRA Gala Dinner - Cape Town
Cape Town
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Oct 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Cape Town, TBC
Event details TBC. Only members signed up for 6 months + will be privy to membership discounted fee. Non Members - Full fee.
Thu, Nov 05
SACRA Gala Dinner - Gauteng
Gauteng
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Nov 05, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Gauteng, TBC
Event details TBC. Only members signed up for 6 months + will be privy to membership discounted fee. Non Members - Full fee.