Stated Purpose
SATI's stated purpose is to promote the interests of the translation profession in South Africa, chiefly through:
- undertaking, promoting and/or publishing research
- publishing a journal and various language and translation guides
- enforcing a code of ethics for translators
- co-operating with other organisations and institutions to promote the profession
- lobbying for proper training facilities for translators
- at some future date, limiting membership to those who had passed an examination
Other developments through which SATI contributes to translation in South Africa, include:
- administering a system of accreditation based on set examinations
- granting bursaries to students of translation each year
- awarding a cash prize for outstanding translation in various fields every three years
- maintaining a database of freelance translators, interpreters and editors, which is accessible to the public
- representing South African interests internationally as a member of the International Federation of Translators (FIT)
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