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The NRF receives its mandate from the National Research Foundation Act (Act No 23 of 1998)to support and promote research through funding, human capacity development and the provision of the necessary research facilities, in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of the natural and social sciences, humanities and technology, including indigenous knowledge systems. The NRF Research Facilities: HartRAO, iThemba LABS, NZG, SAAO, SAASTA, SAEON and SAIAB conduct research in specific scientific disciplines.