Latest articles on Department Of Science And Technology

Secure water future for South Africa through an innovative sanitation market

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Nov 2018

We have to change our mindset for a sustainable future

Monitoring the impact of the weather on Northern Cape tourism

Article Thabang Setlhare - 23 Mar 2018

Some tourist sites like Namaqualand are weather-dependent; increasing the number of tourists is vital

Building a new generation of local data scientists

Article Advertising Supplement - 16 Mar 2018

Projects include monitoring the effects of climate change on South Africa's coastline

Harvesting the benefits of data

Article Advertising Supplement - 16 Mar 2018

Data is becoming increasingly valuable - and the ability to read it timeously

Access to clean, safe water for all is possible

Article Advertorial - 16 Feb 2018

Consumption of unsafe water contributes to a downward spiral of health and poverty

Ancient DNA research makes important addition to our understanding of human history

Article Julian Leshilo Sebake - 16 Feb 2018

Modern humans have been around a lot longer than was previously thought

Students in DSIDE programme come up with innovative solutions

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Feb 2018

An early warning system could help lower fatalities in SA mines

Protecting and preserving indigenous knowledge

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Feb 2018

The benefits of cumulative innovation associated with indigenous knowledge must accrue to its holders

Research, development and innovation remain important in the mining sector

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Feb 2018

South Africa's mineral wealth must translate into wealth for all

MPs to get science classes

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Dec 2017

Political buy-in is vital to science and research, particularly in a constrained economic environment.

Agriculture training in South Africa badly needs an overhaul

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Nov 2017

To stimulate innovation in the agriculture sector, education and training is in dire need of substantial reform.

Fracking in Karoo gets a R108m injection

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Feb 2015

The department of science and technology saw its budget increase steadily since its formation in 2002.

SA falls way short of its R&D goals

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Dec 2014

The country is spending substantially less in the research and development sector than other emerging economies.

SA fails to reach research and development goals

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Dec 2014

Only 0.76% of GDP, R24-billion, was spent on the sector in the 2012-2013 financial year, substantially less than in other emerging countries.

Overberg Test Range could team with Nasa for big renewal

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Oct 2013

Government is looking into reviving the launch facilities at the Overberg Test Range for a possible collaboration with Nasa.

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

Coronavirus

SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

Press Releases

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection