Minister Nzimande Undertakes DDM Oversight Visit to Harry Gwala District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal
TO: ALL MEDIA
DATE: 04 AUGUST 2026
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will visit the Harry Gwala District Municipality in Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal, in his role as District Development Model Champion.
Minister Nzimande's visit follows a previous meeting with the Harry Gwala District Municipality and surrounding local municipalities and is intended to present the Department's response to the concerns that were raised in this meeting.
The meeting will also provide the Minister with an update on the Status Report of the Political and Technical Hub, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Harry Gwala District Municipality and the proposed projects by the DSTI's entity, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA).
The media are invited as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Venue: Amble Inn, R56 Main Road, Gwala District, Ixopo
Time: 09:30–14:00
Media RSVP: Mr Veli Mbele (Media Liaison Officer and Spokesperson to the Minister) 064 615 0644 or Veli.Mbele@dsti.gov.za or KuneneS@harrygwaladm.gov.za
Event Enquiries: Ms Busiswa Gqasana (Outreach Officer to the Minister) 078 989 1150 or Busiswa.Gqasana@dsti.gov.za
ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION
