The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, will brief the media in Parliament on Tuesday 19 April at 10am, on the Department of Science and Technology’s (DST) priorities for this financial year.

Under the theme,“Innovation for sustainable local government and youth development”, Minister Pandor, will outline how the DST plans to spend its allocation of R7.4 billion allocation for the 2016/17 financial year, to ensure that the country reaches its target of gross expenditure on research and development equal to 1,5% of GDP by 2019.

The Minister will also host the EU Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Marcus Cornaro who will deliver a lecture at the TH Barry Lecture Hall, Iziko Museum at 12 Noon.

The Minister will deliver her Budget Vote speech in the National Assembly Chamber at 14h00 on the same day.

The Past: We are one exhibitionwill also be on display at Iziko as well as a DST exhibition showcasing the value of science to society.

Media is invited as follows:
Budget Vote media briefing
Time: 10h00 – 10h30
Venue: Imbizo Room, Parliament

Minister’s Exhibition tour
Time: 10h30 – 11h30
Venue: Iziko Museum

Budget Vote Lunch
Time: 12h00 – 12h30: Presentation by Dr Marcus Cornaro, EU Ambassador to South Africa
Venue: TH Barry Lecture Hall, Iziko Museum

Budget Vote Speech
Time: 14h00 – 16h00
Venue: National Assembly Chamber, Parliament

Exhibition 1
Time: 07h30 – 16h00 
Venue: Iziko Museum Amphitheatre: Kings Map Hall and Gaiasphere Room

Please RSVP with Veronica Mohapeloa at 082 882 3818 or David Mandaha on 072 126 8910. 
For enquiries, contact Lunga Ngqengelele at 082 566 0446

Issued by the Department of Science and Technology