The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, will open a career centre at the Giyani Science Centre during a weekend imbizo on 26 September. The career centre will assist learners in the community and surrounding areas with career guidance, particularly in mathematics and science studies.
The Minister will be in Giyani to raise awareness of the role of science in daily life and to urge young people to pursue careers in mathematics and science fields.
Interactive science exhibitions and engaging demonstrations will be part of the day's programme. Members of the public and over 1 000 learners in grades 11 and 12 are expected to attend and experience the world of science.
Minister Pandor will also visit the Hi-hanyile Essential Oils project in the area, which is a biosciences initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology. Scientists and traditional healers collaborated in studies on indigenous plants, leading to the development of mosquito repellent candles, more effective than similar commercial products on the market.
The Minister will be accompanied by the Limpopo MEC for Education, Ishmael Kgetjepe, the Executive Mayor of the Greater Giyani Local Municipality, Cllr Patrick Hlungwani, and the Executive Mayor of the Mopani District Municipality, Cllr Nkakareng Rakgoane.
Part one: Visit to Hi-Hanyile Essential Oils project
Date: Saturday, 26 September 2015
Time: 8h00 to 09h00
Venue: Giyani Science Centre.
Part two: Official handover of career centre
Time: 9h00 to 10h55
Venue: Giyani Science Centre.
Part three: Imbizo
Time: 11h00 to 14h00
Venue: Giyani Stadium.
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