The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation invites you to the official opening of Science Forum South Africa.

SFSA 2024 - Sunrise Reflections We invite #SFSA2024 participants to meet at the Union Buildings, at the feet of the Nelson Mandela statue, at 6am, Fri 6th Dec, to reflect on how far South Africa has come in 30 years of democracy and how far we still have to go.

Our recent session at #SFSA2024 highlighted the incredible potential of Africa's young scientists and innovators. South Africa's youth are leading the charge in international science diplomacy, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions.

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN | Nominations for the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans 2025 are now open. #MG200Young mg.co.za/news/2024-12-1…

Hey, future innovators! 🌐🔍 Tune into our weekly podcast on your favourite radio station as we uncover the amazing world of science and technology. 🌠🔭 Catch the latest episode here: sabc-plus.com/carousel-radio… Proudly brought to you by DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION #SABCEducation #Science

African Academy Development: Strengthening Southern African Development Community (SADC) Science Academies for better service to society workshop. You can access the full report here: buff.ly/3z7XMJn

Welcome Message from SAYAS (South African Young Academy of Science) On behalf of the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS), we welcome each of you to the year 2025. SAYAS aims to be the voice of young scientists across South Africa. Warm regards Dr MR Musie, EXCO, SAYAS

Don’t miss our #CSPC2024 interview with Daan Du Toit Daan du Toit, Deputy Director General of the South African Government and Mehrdad Hariri Mehrdad Hariri, CSPC CEO & President! youtu.be/_eA7RAP5v6Y?si… #CdnSci

We have had a hugely successful working visit to the World Economic Forum which gave us a great opportunity to promote the #G20SouthAfrica Presidency to a global audience. #wef25 #BetterAfricaBetterWorld

📢 📢 Congratulations to ASSAf Members Prof Harald Winkler, Ntobeko Ntusi, Alison Lewis, and Liesl Zühlke, who have been elected as members of the World Academy of Science

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Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande welcomes members of the S20, a collective of Academies of Sciences within the #g20. youtube.com/live/nRlp2o1KL…

At #G20SouthAfrica Science20, #WHO underscores the critical link between climate change and well-being, advocating for stronger action to protect global health. Climate change is also a health crisis! #ClimateHealth

ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION, AT THE SCIENCE 20 FORUM, 25 FEBRUARY, 2025 dsti.gov.za/index.php/medi…

ASSAf is proud to lead the Science20 (S20) in 2025, marking SA’s inaugural leadership of this important forum. The theme for this year’s S20 meeting is Climate Change & Well-being. Watch the opening ceremony of the inaugural S20 meeting (25 - 27 Feb): buff.ly/Cy9HBOk

ASSAf proudly hosted the Science 20 (S20) South Africa Inception Meeting on 25–27 February 2025. This year’s theme is ‘Climate Change and Well-being’. Watch the highlights now! research.assaf.org.za/items/c4422b7e… #S20SouthAfrica #G20Science #ClimateChange

“Already I’ve got so many insights... I’m going to go back to South Africa and tell my young scientists and my mentees,” says Cyril Selepe on his inspiring experience at #LINO25 so far. Showcasing SA science on the global stage where future science takes shape. 🌍🔬

Seven young scientists specialising in chemistry were selected by the Academy of Sciences South Africa (ASSAf) to represent the country at the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting held on 29 June to 5 July in Lindau Germany. ow.ly/mUYt50Wkygu

📢 📢 Congrats to Dr Tozama Qwebani-Ogunleye on being appointed an Emissary for the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA)! She will promote science diplomacy across Africa & beyond. Dr Qwebani-Ogunleye is a Programme Officer at ASSAf. #ScienceDiplomacy #SDCfA #ASSAf