Department of Science and Innovation Budget Vote media briefing

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, will host a virtual media briefing on the Department of Science and Innovation’s priorities for the 2021 financial year.

The briefing will precede the Department’s Budget Vote presentation in Parliament on the same day.

The briefing will take place as follows:

Date:       Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Time:       14:00-15:00

Zoom:     https://dst-gov-za.zoom.us/j/91265179992?pwd=bGhObVA4VytFS2RLM0loa3MvNDBYUT09

Meeting ID: 912 6517 9992

Passcode: 797200

Members of the media are requested to confirm their attendance by contacting Veronica Mohapeloa at 083 400 5750 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Budget Vote presentation will take place as follows:

Date:       Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Time:       16:15-18:00

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Issued by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation.

Enquiries:      Ishmael Mnisi at 066 037 8859