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Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, last night delivered the keynote address at ...
15/10/2026

Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, last night delivered the keynote address at the 15th anniversary celebration of the DSTI-NRF Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (CHRTEM), hosted by Mandela University in Gqeberha.

In the past 15 years, the facility logged over a 40000 microscope hours, supported and trained 1000 students, and conducted more than 700 research projects.

As the Centre celebrates 15 years of discovery and excellence, the milestone recognises the dedicated researchers, technicians, students and partners whose work continues to push the boundaries of scientific knowledge and advance innovation in South Africa and across the African continent.

Please read more here: https://www.dsti.gov.za/media/news/new-microscopes-boost-south-africa-s-advanced-research-capacity

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will undertake a strategic engagement and site...
15/10/2026

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will undertake a strategic engagement and site visit to the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) Science and Technology Park (STP) on Friday, 16 October 2026.

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, yesterday unveiled new infrastructure at...
15/10/2026

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, yesterday unveiled new infrastructure at Mandela University in Gqeberha, marking the renewal and expansion of microscopy research in South Africa.

The Deputy Minister unveiled two new scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) that offer greater stability, faster acquisition, substantially stronger signals, and sharper images than the predecessor equipment at the university’s Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (CHRTEM).

Dr Gina joined the centre based at the Mandela University’s Ocean Sciences Campus for its 15th anniversary celebration. The CHRTEM was established in 2011, with R90 million funding from the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and its entity, the National Research Foundation (NRF). The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) provided R30 million towards the centre’s building.

Earlier today, Dr Mlungisi Cele, Director-General of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), delive...
15/10/2026

Earlier today, Dr Mlungisi Cele, Director-General of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), delivered the keynote address at the International Scientific Workshop on Recent Advances and Future Prospects in Aberration-Corrected Transmission Electron Microscopy, hosted at Nelson Mandela University’s Science Centre in Gqeberha.

The event celebrates 15 years of the DSTI-NRF Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy, underscoring its pivotal role in enhancing South Africa’s research infrastructure. Dr Cele acknowledged the vision and long-term commitment that enabled the Centre’s establishment, and reiterated the DSTI’s dedication to developing strategic research infrastructure—highlighting the significance of continued investment for South Africa’s scientific leadership and collaborative potential on the global stage.

The DG urged participants to leverage workshop discussions for building partnerships, inspiring emerging scientists, and advancing the field of electron microscopy. Congratulations to the Centre on reaching this important milestone.


Earlier today, the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, unveiled new scanning ele...
14/10/2026

Earlier today, the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, unveiled new scanning electron microscopy (SEM) infrastructure and highlighted the ongoing development of a BioImaging Laboratory at the DSTI-NRF Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) at Mandela University in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

The unveiling was attended by representatives of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), the National Research Foundation (NRF), Mandela University’s executive management and the Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy.

These facilities strengthen South Africa’s national research infrastructure model, enabling advanced scientific equipment and expertise to be shared across the research and innovation system rather than duplicated at individual institutions.

The investment in new instrumentation reinforces South Africa’s capacity to remain competitive in advanced characterisation, while the expansion of biomedical imaging capability demonstrates how strategic research infrastructure can support multiple sectors, including energy, manufacturing, health and biotechnology.

The new SEM infrastructure, alongside the ongoing development of the BioImaging Laboratory, strengthens the Centre’s role as a national facility serving researchers in South Africa and beyond, supporting a broad range of disciplines, from physics and chemistry to biology, medicine, geology and agriculture.

Earlier today, Dr Mlungisi Cele, Director-General of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), delive...
14/10/2026

Earlier today, Dr Mlungisi Cele, Director-General of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), delivered the keynote address at the International Scientific Workshop on Recent Advances and Future Prospects in Aberration-Corrected Transmission Electron Microscopy, hosted at Nelson Mandela University’s Science Centre in Gqeberha.

The event celebrates 15 years of the DSTI-NRF Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy, underscoring its pivotal role in enhancing South Africa’s research infrastructure. Dr Cele acknowledged the vision and long-term commitment that enabled the Centre’s establishment, and reiterated the DSTI’s dedication to developing strategic research infrastructure highlighting the significance of continued investment for South Africa’s scientific leadership and collaborative potential on the global stage.

The DG urged participants to leverage workshop discussions for building partnerships, inspiring emerging scientists, and advancing the field of electron microscopy. Congratulations to the Centre on reaching this important milestone.

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the National Research Foundation and Ne...
13/10/2026

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the National Research Foundation and Nelson Mandela university (nmu), celebrates 15 years of the DSTI-NRF Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (CHRTEM).

Deputy Minister, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, will deliver the keynote address at the anniversary celebration on 14 October 2026 at NMU’s Ocean Sciences Campus, in Gqeberha.

The programme will also include the unveiling of new scanning electron microscopy infrastructure and the BioImaging Laboratory, strengthening South Africa’s strategic research infrastructure.

The Multistakeholder Consultation on Developing a Science, Technology, and Innovation Roadmap for Agriculture, Forestry,...
13/10/2026

The Multistakeholder Consultation on Developing a Science, Technology, and Innovation Roadmap for Agriculture, Forestry, and Aquaculture commenced on October 12 at the CSIR ICC in Pretoria.

In his opening remarks, Dr Mlungisi Cele, Director-General of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, emphasised that the necessary structural elements are in place, including a draft situational and landscape analysis.

Dr Cele highlighted the importance of aligning the roadmap with national priorities such as climate resilience, digital transformation, advanced research infrastructure, and human capital development. The DG urged attendees to collaborate and contribute their diverse expertise to propose effective, actionable solutions addressing key challenges within the sector.

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, called for a new model of scientific cooperation du...
09/10/2026

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, called for a new model of scientific cooperation during his keynote address at the ICGEB-CSIR Meeting hosted at the CSIR ICC in Pretoria on October 7. The Minister called for a model in which Africa is more than a mere source of data, and a full partner in setting research agendas, generating knowledge, and developing technologies.

Day 1 of the ICGEB-CSIR meeting at the CSIR International Convention Centre brought together scientists, researchers and experts from across Africa and beyond to explore how Africa’s vast genetic diversity can better contribute to health outcomes.

The Minister also highlighted the importance of strengthening Africa’s scientific sovereignty through investment in expertise, research infrastructure, computing capacity, biobanks, ethical frameworks and regulatory systems. This capacity is essential for Africa to set its own priorities, retain expertise, govern its data and resources, and engage international partners from a position of strength.

Strengthening South Africa’s pharmaceutical innovation and manufacturing capabilitiesPresident Cyril Ramaphosa emphasise...
08/10/2026

Strengthening South Africa’s pharmaceutical innovation and manufacturing capabilities

President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the Government’s commitment to advancing industrial capabilities and strengthening health security and sovereignty during the launch of the FuturePharma facility at the CSIR in Pretoria on Thursday, 7 October.

FuturePharma is an open-access facility designed to support the development and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other pharmaceutical technologies, helping bridge the gap between promising research and commercial-scale manufacturing.

The facility will provide specialised infrastructure and expertise to universities, science councils, technology developers, SMMEs and industry, while supporting technology transfer, skills development and local pharmaceutical production.

FuturePharma will contribute to a more resilient pharmaceutical value chain and improve South Africa’s preparedness for future health emergencies through strengthening domestic capabilities and supporting the maturation of pharmaceutical technologies.

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