Minister to brief media on the Department of Science and Technology's 2018/19 budget plans
The Department of Science and Technology's 2018/19 Budget Vote will be delivered in Parliament on 9 May, under the theme "Advancing the legacy of Mama Albertina Sisulu through people-centred science and technology", in honour of the struggle stalwart's centenary.
Before the Budget Vote debate, the Minister of Science and Technology, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, will brief the media on the Department's plans to spend its R7, 79 billion budget for the 2018/19 financial year.
The DST Budget Vote activities will include an exhibition at Iziko Museum showcasing the Department's work in using science, technology and innovation to tackle poverty, inequality and joblessness.
The media are invited as follows:
1. Budget Vote media briefing
Date: Wednesday, 09 May 2018
Time: 09:00 – 10:00
Venue: Imbizo Room, Ground Floor, Parliament, 120 Plein Street
NB: Please note that there will be a video-link up at GCIS, Tshedimosetso House; 1035 Frances Baard Street corner Festival Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.
2. Minister's tour of the exhibition
Date: Wednesday, 09 May 2018
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Venue: Iziko Museum, Cape Town
3. Budget Vote lecture by Prof. Murray V Leibbrandt, Research Chair in Poverty and Inequality
Time: 11:00 – 11:45
Venue: Iziko Museum Planetarium
4. Budget Vote Presentation
Date: Wednesday, 09 May 2018
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Venue: National Assembly Chamber, Parliament
5. Networking session
Time: 16:30-18:30
Venue: Iziko Museum
Enquiries and RSVP:
Veronica Mohapeloa
Cell: 082 882 3818
Thabang Setlhare
Cell: 072 659 9690
