South Africa’s Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the government will continue to support science and technology innovations.
Addressing the 5th Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) conference currently underway in Pretoria, Deputy President Ramaphosa said science and technology is critical for the country’s development.
“As a country, we commend the positive, progressive contribution made by the CSIR to advance science, engineering and technology in the democratic era.
“Science and Technology has the potential to change people’s lives. As a country, we commend the positive contribution made by the CSIR,” he said, adding that the work of the CSIR is helping to transform society.
Deputy President Ramaphosa acknowledged the significant strides achieved through science and technology during the past two decades.
“It is changing the way we live, the way we do business, the way we solve problems. It is improving lives, creating opportunities and enabling us to develop more sustainably,” he said.
