The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, will release the results of the latest national survey of research and experimental development (R&D survey) at a media briefing scheduled as follows:
Date: Thursday, 27 November 2014
Time: 09h00
Venue: Auditorium, Department of Science and Technology (Building 53), CSIR Campus, Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria, Pretoria
The South African government is aiming to achieve a gross expenditure on research and development equal to 1,5% of GDP by 2019. This is important if South Africa is to be globally competitive. The annual R&D survey helps to track how South Africa is performing against this target.
RSVP by 12h00 on Wednesday, 26 November 2014:
David Mandaha
Cell: 072 1268 910
E-mail: David.Mandaha@dst.gov.za
Enquiries:
Lunga Ngqengelele
Tel: 012 843 6799
Cell: 082 566 0446
