Department of Science and Innovation

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Department of Science and Innovation
Department overview
Jurisdiction Government of South Africa
Annual budget ZAR 6.69 billion (2008-2009)
Minister responsible
Department executive
  • Dr Phil Mjwara, Director-General: Science and Technology
Website www.dst.gov.za

The Department of Science and Innovation (DST; formerly the Department of Science and Technology) is the South African government department responsible for scientific research, including space programmes. The current Minister is Blade Nzimande. [1]

Much of the department's work is ultimately carried out through various quasi-independent agencies (although still usually government bodies) including:

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References

  1. "Minister". www.dst.gov.za.