The SKA, to be completed in South Africa and Australia, is an international collaboration to build the world's largest radio telescope of one million square metres.
South Africa is collaborating with Britain, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia and China to construct the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope.
Around R3.2 billion has already been spent on the MeerKAT project thus far.
The MeerKAT is the precursor to the square kilometre array, which will be the world's biggest radio telescope when it's complete.
Science and Technology Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane made the announcement ahead of her department’s budget vote on Wednesday.
Experts say expansion at the SKA will further boost astronomy in South Africa.
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The authority says the establishment of a protected area at the SKA project could have implications.
Naledi Pandor says the MeerKAT and SKA projects will push SA to become a big data global leader.
The International Astronomical Union has agreed to set up an office of astronomy in Africa.
The Square Kilometre Array radio telescope is expected to cost over R1 billion to design.
Another milestone has been reached in the ambitious Square Kilometre Array project.
In a powerful show of political support, President Jacob Zuma visited the site of the SKA project.
Author Ivo Vegter says the country’s economy stands to benefit from fracking in the Karoo.
Veteran astronomy Professor Philip Diamond has been appointed as the director for the SKA Organisation.
Minister Naledi Pandor said SKA project will allow the continent to become a knowledge leader.
Minister Naledi Pandor spoke at the launch of the SKA and astronomy book.
Minister Naledi Pandor said she is encouraged by the growing number of people interested in science.
