The Department of Science and Innovation seeks to boost socio-economic development in South Africa through research and innovation. To achieve its goals, the Department provides leadership, an enabling environment and resources for science, technology and innovation. Through its Programmes (Administration; Technology Innovation; International Cooperation and Resources; Research Development and Support; and Socio-economic Innovation Partnerships) and several entities that work alongside it, the Department is accomplishing groundbreaking science and enhancing the well-being of all South Africans.
| Title | Published Date |
|---|---|
| SAHPRA approves affordable, locally developed COVID-19 antigen test | 08 December 2021 |
| First open forum to discuss Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing in SA | 06 December 2021 |
| Launch of L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Festival on 7 December 2021 | 03 December 2021 |
| UKZN successfully fires up powerful liquid rocket engine in ground tests | 03 December 2021 |
| SFSA 2021 Ministerial Plenary: Integrating the humanities and social sciences into the COVID-19 response | 03 December 2021 |
| Science Forum South Africa highlights local scientific excellence in responding to COVID-19 | 02 December 2021 |
| Science Forum South Africa Day 2 | 02 December 2021 |
| Leading COVID-19 experts to address SFSA 2021 launch | 30 November 2021 |
| Global bioeconomy in the spotlight | 29 November 2021 |
| Invitation to the International Bioeconomy Forum Plenary Meeting on 29 November 2021 | 26 November 2021 |
| Unveiling of world-class API laboratory postponed | 26 November 2021 |
| Thriving South African sorghum market possible, feasibility study finds | 25 November 2021 |
| Science Forum South Africa 2021 returns to CSIR International Convention Centre | 24 November 2021 |
| 2021 NRF Awards Honour and Celebrate South Africa’s Top Researchers and Scientists | 10 November 2021 |
| Climate Action to protect and promote health: sharing knowledge among regions to focus on solutions | 08 November 2021 |
| COP 26: Invitation to a discussion on the Role of Academies of Science in Climate Change Policy Actions | 04 November 2021 |
| Call for proposals: Establishment and management of sector innovation funds | 04 November 2021 |
| INVITATION TO JOIN EO, SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATIONS COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE (CoPs) | 29 October 2021 |
| Media Invitation: 2021 NRF Awards | 28 October 2021 |
| Government, industry establish a new body to enable labour participation in SA mining research | 27 October 2021 |
| From The Desk of The President – Monday 25 Oct 2021 | 25 October 2021 |
| Maloti-Drakensberg part of global research project on impact of climate change on alpine ecosystems | 21 October 2021 |
| Women taking the lead in technopreneurship | 19 October 2021 |
| SKAO signs hosting agreements with Australia and South Africa | 15 October 2021 |
| Invitation South African women in Science Awards (SAWiSA) webinar- 20 October 2021 | 14 October 2021 |
| SA Space Agency warns of high frequency radio communication disruptions | 12 October 2021 |
| Feasibility study gives green light for South African hydrogen valley | 08 October 2021 |
| Launch of the Hydrogen Valley Feasibility Study Report | 07 October 2021 |
| Small-scale hydropower becomes a reality in the Eastern Cape | 05 October 2021 |
| Department of Science and Innovation sends condolences to Val Boje’s family | 05 October 2021 |
| Dr Nzimande to launch an innovative science facility in the Eastern Cape | 05 October 2021 |
| African App Launchpad Cup 2021 | 30 September 2021 |
| Launch of an innovative science facility in the Eastern Cape | 30 September 2021 |
| GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY JOIN HANDS AND RESOURCES FOR VOOMA VACCINATION WEEKEND | 30 September 2021 |
| Invitation to the Launch of the hydrogen valley feasibility study report | 29 September 2021 |
| DR PATRICK SOON-SHIONG AND NANTWORKS ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF COVID-19 AND CANCER VACCINE INITIATIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL | 23 September 2021 |
| President to attend launch announcement by Dr Soon-Shiong of NantAfrica COVID-19 and cancer vaccine initiative | 23 September 2021 |
| HERITAGE WEBINAR: CELEBRATING AFRICA’S LANGUAGES INHERITANCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR INNOVATION IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY | 21 September 2021 |
| Invitation Reducing the precarity of academic research careers | 21 September 2021 |
| WEBINAR ON THE STATE OF INNOVATION IN DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE WATER ECOSYSTEM IN SOUTH AFRICA | 21 September 2021 |
| Women and their role in debunking myths on COVID-19 vaccination | 20 September 2021 |
| SAWISA Webinar | 20 September 2021 |
| ICGEB MOVES ON IMPLEMENTING RAPID LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM IN AFRICA | 17 September 2021 |
| BRICS/DSI funding for research projects in aeronautics and aerospace: Call for applications | 13 September 2021 |
| TWITTER SPACE ENGAGEMENT ON COVID-19 VACCINATION | 09 September 2021 |
| DSI pays tribute to veteran indigenous knowledge practitioner | 09 September 2021 |
| MINISTER NZIMANDE INAUGURATES THE COUNCIL FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR NATURAL SCIENTIFIC PROFESSIONS | 09 September 2021 |
| South Africa, Ethiopia to sign agreement on STI cooperation | 08 September 2021 |
| MINISTER NZIMANDE STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF FORMER DEPUTY MINISTER ZANELE MAGWAZA MSIBI | 06 September 2021 |
| Women and the IPR Act | 30 August 2021 |
| Focus on women and world of work during COVID-19 | 25 August 2021 |
| Forging STI partnerships to drive Africa’s growth | 25 August 2021 |
| SAWISA WEBINAR INVITATION-SAVE THE DATE | 25 August 2021 |
| Invitation to a no-fee advanced summer school on IP and tech transfer | 25 August 2021 |
| Celebrating women in science during Women’s Month, and forming part of the national commemoration of the Year of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke, a female trailblazer and icon of South Africa’s past. | 25 August 2021 |
| The Importance of Intellectual Property Webinar | 23 August 2021 |
| Webinar launch of 2021 South African Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators Report | 23 August 2021 |
| Call for applications for the Internship Programme | 23 August 2021 |
| Webinar: Study in Switzerland | 19 August 2021 |
| Webinar on COVID-19 vaccine safety | 17 August 2021 |
| UNCOMMON COURAGE | CREATING A STAGE FOR WOMEN-LED SACU STARTUPS | 17 August 2021 |
| Women picking up tools and shattering stereotypes | 17 August 2021 |
| DSI hosts indigenous knowledge expo focusing on Rooibos and its many uses | 16 August 2021 |
| Working to ensure sustainable oceans through marine literacy initiatives | 16 August 2021 |
| The Desk of The President – Monday, 16 August 2021 | 16 August 2021 |
| Minister Nzimande statement on Cape-Bio green light to manufacture Covid-19 radid test kits locally | 16 August 2021 |
| Young female astronomer aims to empower the next generation | 13 August 2021 |
| Data remains crucial in the midst of crises facing the nation | 12 August 2021 |
| DEPUTY MINISTER MANAMELA TO VACCINATE AT TUT AS PART OF THE VACCINATION ROLL OUT DRIVE FOR THE PSET SECTOR | 11 August 2021 |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal National Science Week lecture on developing and testing radio astronomical equipment on Marion Island | 05 August 2021 |
| Ministerial visits confirm international support for ICGEB’s activities | 03 August 2021 |
| National Science Week offers exciting virtual programme this year | 02 August 2021 |
| Applications invited for World Intellectual Property Organization-South Africa Summer School on Intellectual Property and Transfer of Technology: 23 November to 3 December 2021 | 29 July 2021 |
| Deputy Minister Manamela to host dialogue on youth unemployment in SA | 28 July 2021 |
| National Science Week 2021 Programme | 28 July 2021 |
| Municipalities urged to use innovation tool for improved service delivery | 23 July 2021 |
| BIOVAC TO MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE DOSES WITHIN AFRICA | 21 July 2021 |
| MINISTER NZIMANDE TO UNDERTAKE AN OUTREACH VISIT THE ZULULAND DISTRICT IN KWAZULU NATAL | 20 July 2021 |
| From the Desk of the President:Issue: 19 July 2021 | 20 July 2021 |
| Biovac facility unaffected by minor incident | 19 July 2021 |
| Minister Nzimande to undertake an outreach visit to the Shoshanguve crossing shopping mall in Soshanguve Township | 15 July 2021 |
| SA, European Union launch research and innovation funding initiative for Africa | 12 July 2021 |
| Science Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Human Settlements (STI4SHS) Roadmap Launch: 22 June 2021- invitation | 17 June 2021 |
| Celebrating Youth Month: Rugby wheelchair project | 14 June 2021 |
| Minister Nzimande’s statement on the passing of Prof. Vishnu Padayachee | 14 June 2021 |
| Minister Nzimande’s statement on the death of Prof. Michael Cross | 14 June 2021 |
| Africa-Europe Science and Innovation Summit from 14 to 18 June 2021 | 07 June 2021 |
| Celebrating Youth Month : Cross-disciplinary postgraduate e-science training platform | 07 June 2021 |
| Minister Nzimande congratulates National Student Financial Aid Scheme bursary recipients for the 2021 academic year | 07 June 2021 |
| The agenda to decolonise knowledge in Africa among topics at Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture | 03 June 2021 |
| Mission: Connecting Africa to the stars | 03 June 2021 |
| AwezaMed app bridges the language divide in the fight against COVID-19 | 03 June 2021 |
| Celebrating young people in STI during Youth Month 2021 | 03 June 2021 |
| Science and technology must be at the centre of African trade agreement | 31 May 2021 |
| OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2021: Times of Crisis and Opportunity | 26 May 2021 |
| Rethinking medical training: Nelson Mandela University Medical School Dr Thandi Mgwebi | 24 May 2021 |
| African Continental Free Trade Area to take centre stage at the DSI’s Africa Day celebration this year | 24 May 2021 |
| Invitation to celebrate Africa Day with the Department of Science and Innovation and partners | 21 May 2021 |
| Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Buti Manamela, and MTN Foundation to launch state-of-the-art ICT centre at Sekhukhune College, Groblersdal, Limpopo | 19 May 2021 |
| Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, to receive his COVID-19 vaccination at Edendale Hospital | 19 May 2021 |