Our Vision.

To be a world-class health research organisation, benefitting local communities while making a global impact.

Our Mission.

At SRC, our mission is to continuously improve lives by conducting relevant, ethical and cost effective research, benefitting multiple communities and stakeholders.

Values.

Our company values are at the cornerstone of all we do. Our values are:
Diversity, Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Unity and Growth.

South African, non-governmental and not-for-profit organisation

About Setshaba Research Centre.

Setshaba Research Centre has grown extensively since its inception in 2004, and has gained vast experience in the fields of HIV, STIs, TB, maternal & pediatric, social science and other relevant research in infectious and non-infectious diseases.

Our Research Focus

Expanding Excellence in Health Research

From early HIV prevention studies to a broad portfolio of vaccine, diagnostic and social‑behavioural research, SRC continues to grow its impact across key public‑health areas.

  • Began with HIV prevention and PrEP studies
  • Expanded into COVID, HIV and TB vaccine and diagnostic research
  • Added maternal, paediatric, social science and multipurpose technology studies
Expert in Complex Research
The site is well experienced in managing multiple and complex protocols and recruiting for challenging studies.
Our Research Track Record
Our experience in the research arena is evidenced by our Completed and Current projects.

Location.

Located in the Heart of Soshanguve

The centre is optimally located in Block H, Soshanguve, within the Tshwane district, Gauteng Province, South Africa. It is located in an area of high disease burden especially in HIV/TB and other infectious diseases.

SRC currently recruits from a wide catchment area, which comprises areas in sub-districts 1 and 2 of the Tshwane district: Soshanguve, Mabopane, Winterveld, Garankuwa, Soutspan, Rosslyn, and Hammanskraal. The catchment area is made up of peri-urban and informal settlements and is densely populated with a total population of close to a million people.

Accessible and Independent.

A fully independent site designed for easy public access and participant comfort

SRC functions as an independent site. The Centre is easily accessible by public transport, the common mode of transport to the local residents and the wider population.

  • The Centre is stroller and wheelchair friendly
  • Continually being upgraded for the convenience of clinical trial participants

Comprehensive, Multi‑Clinic Research Facility

The centre has four well-designated clinical areas, which allows for multiple trials to be conducted simultaneously. Our facility also has backup power sources, including generators and uninterruptible power supply systems.

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Designed for Concurrent Clinical Trials

This set up allows for several trials to be conducted concurrently. All clinic areas comply with relevant health and safety policies.

Comprehensive On‑Site Support Facilities

The facilities further include a number of administrative offices, clinical, counselling and interviewing rooms, reception areas, boardrooms, data management facilities, secure filing rooms and an on-site laboratory and pharmacy

Onsite Laboratory and Pharmacy

Our on-site laboratory and pharmacy support the effective and efficient conduct of our clinical trials. Read more about these facilities below.

Pharmacy.

The pharmacy is equipped with:

  • 2-80C Fridges
  • -200C freezers
  • -800C freezers
  • Bio-Hazard Safety Cabinets
  • Air-conditioning Units
  • Back-up power support

The pharmacy is a secure, purpose‑built facility within the Setshaba Research Centre, designed to ensure safe and accurate handling of all study products.

  • Dedicated zones for storage, mixing, dispensing, preparation and counselling
  • Strict access control allowing entry to authorised personnel only
  • Continuous safeguards including generator backup, CTM and Wet CO₂‑supported ultra‑low freezers

Laboratory.

SRC’s on-site laboratory is managed by a small dynamic team and conducts rapid diagnostics including pregnancy tests, HIV tests, Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) tests and Urine analysis.

The laboratory is equipped with:
  • Centrifuges, including a refrigerated centrifuge
  • Microscopes
  • 370C incubator
  • 2-80C Fridges
  • -200C freezers
  • -800C freezers
  • Back-up power support

The SRC laboratory is staffed by fully certified Technologists and supported by robust systems and partnerships to ensure safe, compliant and reliable sample handling. All Technologists are HPCSA‑registered and certified in GCP, GCLP, Human Ethics and IATA.

  • Specialised partnerships: Experienced in working with referral labs such as BARC, GCVL and CLS for safety chemistry and haematology testing.
  • Controlled storage: Sample storage from –20°C to –80°C, monitored by real‑time CTM systems with generator backup for uninterrupted power.

Some of Our Sponsors / Research Partners.