The main business of GOSA is to further its main objective as follows:
OBJECTIVES
To establish a platform for the exchange of information and knowledge to the furtherance of the industry.
To compile, interpret and distribute information to the industry as a neutral and objective organisation.
To co-ordinate expertise to the advantage of the industry.
To promote synergy and goodwill within the industry by means of symposiums and workshops.
To encourage informal networking between role players in the grain value chain.
OUR CONSTITUTION – CORNERSTONE OF THE ORGANISATION
The organisation is a legal entity with rights and liabilities and is governed by its constitution.
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YEAR PLANNER FOR 2026
Be sure to diarise these important dates for 2026.
January
30 Board meeting (in person)
February
12 GOSA vlog published
24 Workshop (online)
March
24 Symposium at Diaz Hotel, Mossel Bay (Day 1)
24 Annual General Meeting
24 Board meeting (in person)
25 Symposium at Diaz Hotel, Mossel Bay (Day 2)
April
08 GOSA vlog published
16 Board meeting (online)
May
07 Workshop (online)
June
18 Board meeting (online)
30 GOSA financial year-end
July
01 Annual membership invoices issued
23 GOSA Cape workshop (in person)
September
03 Annual golf day (Serengeti Golf Estate, Gauteng)
October
15 Board meeting (online)
22 Workshop (in person)
November
11 GOSA blog published
20 Registrations open for Symposium 2027
MEET OUR BOARD
The Board is elected for a tenure of two years and, by virtue of the provisions of the constitution, manages the business of the organisation. It consists of elected members, additional members with voting rights as well as co-opted members.
