Established in 1957, the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) is the only professional body for public relations and communication practitioners recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). PRISA provides SAQA recognised accreditation, training and representation for professionals, corporates and consultancies in the public relations and communication management sector throughout the southern Africa region and has registered practitioners in Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland and South Africa.