The Southern African Institute of Tribology (SAIT) was initiated in 1983 as the ‘Wear Society’ by concerned industrialists and researchers addressing tribological wear issues in South Africa. It was formally launched on 29 March 1985, following numerous presentations on various topics. SAIT’s primary objective is to facilitate technical knowledge transfer through technical meetings, mini-seminars, and plant visits. To achieve this, they introduced training courses on the principles and technology of lubrication and materials, benefiting over 3,500 students who applied their knowledge in industry. SAIT remains committed to improving and expanding its services to meet the evolving needs of Southern Africa.