Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns - Revision history

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 For decades the Academy has been known for the medals of honour, prizes and medals it awards in recognition of achievements in the sciences, the humanities and the arts. Candidates are selected and recommended for awards by specialist committees. Through its award strategy the South African Academy for Science and Arts makes a major contribution towards the creation of avibrant culture of excellence in South Africa.
-Among the Academy's many awards are the much sought after [[Hertzog-prys]] ([[Hertzog Prize]]), [[Elisabeth Eybers Beurs]], the Academy Prize for '''translation''' into [[Afrikaans]] from any other language, the [[Louis Hiemstra-toekenning]], the  [[Eugène N. Marais]] award, the [[Gustav Preller]] award, the [[Scheepers]] award, the [[Tienie Holloway]] medal and the [[C.J. Langenhoven]] prize, inter alia for achievements in the field of Afrikaans literature, literary science, literary criticism, linguistics and books for children.
+Among the Academy's many awards are the much sought after [[Hertzog-prys]] ([[Hertzog Prize]]), [[Elisabeth Eybers Beurs]], the Academy Prize for '''translation''' into [[Afrikaans]] from any other language, the [[Louis Hiemstra-toekenning]], the  [[Eugène N. Marais Award]] for a debut writer, the [[Gustav Preller]] award, the [[Scheepers]] award, the [[Tienie Holloway]] medal and the [[C.J. Langenhoven]] prize, inter alia for achievements in the field of Afrikaans literature, literary science, literary criticism, linguistics and books for children.
 Outstanding achievement in other specific fields of study are acknowledged by awarding prestige prizes such as the [[Havenga Prize]] and [[Stals Prize]], and the [[Frans du Toit]], [[Toon van den Heever]] and [[Totius]] prizes and the [[Captain Scott]] Medal.

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−	The Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns [The South African Academy for Science and Arts] - originally De Zuid-Afrikaanse Akademie voor Taal, Letteren en Kunst - was founded in 1909. Its original aim was to promote the development of the Dutch language (which at that time included Afrikaans), as well as its literature, art, history and study of antiquity in South Africa, and to take the lead in these spheres. Today, the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns is a multidisciplinary organisation.	+	The [[Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns]] ("[[The South African Academy for Science and Arts]]") - originally De Zuid-Afrikaanse Akademie voor Taal, Letteren en Kunst - was founded in 1909. Its original aim was to promote the development of the Dutch language (which at that time included Afrikaans), as well as its literature, art, history and study of antiquity in South Africa, and to take the lead in these spheres. Today, the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns is a multidisciplinary organisation.


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−	Members of the Academy are elected by virtue of scientific, technological or cultural achievement. However, membership is not limited to these groups only. Prominent bankers, auditors, business leaders, doctors, lawyers, engineers, artists and others who have made their mark in their specific fields, are also elected to ~~theAcademy~~. Persons who wish to be considered as members, should contact the Chief Executive Officer at the address below. Membership of the Academy is indicated by the insigne, M.Akad.SA.	+	Members of the Academy are elected by virtue of scientific, technological or cultural achievement. However, membership is not limited to these groups only. Prominent bankers, auditors, business leaders, doctors, lawyers, engineers, artists and others who have made their mark in their specific fields, are also elected to the Academy. Persons who wish to be considered as members, should contact the Chief Executive Officer at the address below. Membership of the Academy is indicated by the insigne, M.Akad.SA.

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 For decades the Academy has been known for the medals of honour, prizes and medals it awards in recognition of achievements in the sciences, the humanities and the arts. Candidates are selected and recommended for awards by specialist committees. Through its award strategy the South African Academy for Science and Arts makes a major contribution towards the creation of avibrant culture of excellence in South Africa.
-Among the Academy's many awards are the much sought after [[Hertzog-prys]] ([[Hertzog Prize]]), [[Elisabeth Eybers Beurs]], the Academy Prize for translation into Afrikaans from any other language, the [[Louis Hiemstra-toekenning]], [[Eugène N. Marais]], [[Gustav Preller]], Scheepers, [[Tienie Holloway]] and [[C.J. Langenhoven]] Prizes, inter alia for achievements in the field of Afrikaans literature, literary science, literary criticism, linguistics and books for children. Outstanding achievement in other specific fields of study are acknowledged by awarding prestige prizes such as the Havenga Prize and [[Stals Prize]], Frans du Toit, Toon van den Heever and Totius Prizes and the Captain Scott Medals. Medals of Honour for scientific subject promotion at secondary and tertiary level are regularly awarded. The M.T. Steyn and [[N.P. van Wyk Louw]] honorary awards are awarded for exceptional achievement in the natural sciences and the humanities.
+Among the Academy's many awards are the much sought after [[Hertzog-prys]] ([[Hertzog Prize]]), [[Elisabeth Eybers Beurs]], the Academy Prize for '''translation''' into [[Afrikaans]] from any other language, the [[Louis Hiemstra-toekenning]], the  [[Eugène N. Marais]] award, the [[Gustav Preller]] award, the [[Scheepers]] award, the [[Tienie Holloway]] medal and the [[C.J. Langenhoven]] prize, inter alia for achievements in the field of Afrikaans literature, literary science, literary criticism, linguistics and books for children.
 [[Eugène Marais-prys]]

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 For decades the Academy has been known for the medals of honour, prizes and medals it awards in recognition of achievements in the sciences, the humanities and the arts. Candidates are selected and recommended for awards by specialist committees. Through its award strategy the South African Academy for Science and Arts makes a major contribution towards the creation of avibrant culture of excellence in South Africa.
-Among the Academy's many awards are the much sought after [[Hertzog Prize]], [[Elisabeth Eybers Beurs]], the Academy Prize for translation into Afrikaans from any other language, the [[Louis Hiemstra-toekenning]], [[Eugène N. Marais]], [[Gustav Preller]], Scheepers, [[Tienie Holloway]] and [[C.J. Langenhoven]] Prizes, inter alia for achievements in the field of Afrikaans literature, literary science, literary criticism, linguistics and books for children. Outstanding achievement in other specific fields of study are acknowledged by awarding prestige prizes such as the Havenga Prize and [[Stals Prize]], Frans du Toit, Toon van den Heever and Totius Prizes and the Captain Scott Medals. Medals of Honour for scientific subject promotion at secondary and tertiary level are regularly awarded. The M.T. Steyn and [[N.P. van Wyk Louw]] honorary awards are awarded for exceptional achievement in the natural sciences and the humanities.
+Among the Academy's many awards are the much sought after [[Hertzog-prys]] ([[Hertzog Prize]]), [[Elisabeth Eybers Beurs]], the Academy Prize for translation into Afrikaans from any other language, the [[Louis Hiemstra-toekenning]], [[Eugène N. Marais]], [[Gustav Preller]], Scheepers, [[Tienie Holloway]] and [[C.J. Langenhoven]] Prizes, inter alia for achievements in the field of Afrikaans literature, literary science, literary criticism, linguistics and books for children. Outstanding achievement in other specific fields of study are acknowledged by awarding prestige prizes such as the Havenga Prize and [[Stals Prize]], Frans du Toit, Toon van den Heever and Totius Prizes and the Captain Scott Medals. Medals of Honour for scientific subject promotion at secondary and tertiary level are regularly awarded. The M.T. Steyn and [[N.P. van Wyk Louw]] honorary awards are awarded for exceptional achievement in the natural sciences and the humanities.
 [[Eugène Marais-prys]]

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	The [[Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns]] ("[[South African Academy for Science and Art]]") .		The [[Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns]] ("[[South African Academy for Science and Art]]") .

−	Also ~~known~~ for many years simply as '''[[Die Akademie]]''' ("The Academy")	+	Also found as the [[SA Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns]], the [[SA Akademie]] or for many years simply as '''[[Die Akademie]]''' ("The Academy").

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−	The [[Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns]] ("[[~~The~~ South African Academy for Science and Art]]") .	+	The [[Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns]] ("[[South African Academy for Science and Art]]") .

	Also known for many years simply as '''[[Die Akademie]]''' ("The Academy")		Also known for many years simply as '''[[Die Akademie]]''' ("The Academy")

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 == Founding and aims ==
-Originally entitled the [[De Zuid-Afrikaanse Akademie voor Taal, Letteren en Kunst]] ("South African Academy for Language, Literature and Art"), it was founded in 1909 to promote and give guidance in the development of the [[Dutch]] (which at the time included [[Afrikaans]]) language, literature, art, history. The name was changed to the Afrikaans [[Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Taal, Lettere en Kuns]] and eventually, as the Academy expanded to include the natural sciences as well, it became known as the [[Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns]] ("South African Academy for Science and Art").
+Originally entitled the [[De Zuid-Afrikaanse Akademie voor Taal, Letteren en Kunst]] ("South African Academy for Language, Literature and Art", als found in the form [[Zuid-Afrikaansche Akademie vir Letteren en Kunst]]), it was founded in 1909 to promote and give guidance in the development of the [[Dutch]] (which at the time included [[Afrikaans]]) language, literature, art, history. The name was changed to the Afrikaans [[Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Taal, Lettere en Kuns]] and eventually, as the Academy expanded to include the natural sciences as well, it became known as the [[Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns]] ("South African Academy for Science and Art").
 While it was at the start primarily a language society for the promotion of the [[Dutch]] language in opposition to English, it shortly afterwards shifted the focus to [[Afrikaans]], which had been recognised as an

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 http://www.akademie.co.za/
-Speech by CEO Jacques van der Elst: http://ifa.amu.edu.pl/werkwinkel/documents/vanderelst.pdf)
+Speech by CEO [[Jacques van der Elst]]: http://ifa.amu.edu.pl/werkwinkel/documents/vanderelst.pdf)
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_of_Science_of_South_Africa]