@daandutoit

Deputy Director-General: South African Department of Science and Innovation - I post and comment in my private capacity

 Pretoria
dst.gov.za
Joined December 2008
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The SKA-Mid telescope array has passed its first true test as a science instrument m.engineeringnews.co.za/arti… @SKAO @sarao

The SKA-Mid telescope array has passed its first true test as a science instrument

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Observatory (SKAO) has announced the successful conclusion of a key test of its South Africa-based SKA-Mid instrument. The SKA-Mid (Mid being short for mid radio...

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DM @kozakj @CzechMFA hosted a delegation of @dstigovza headed by DDG @daandutoit and various key 🇨🇿 and 🇿🇦 stakeholders to support collaboration in science, technology and innovation.🔬🔭⚗️ Scientific & Technological Agreement between @msmtcr & @dstigovza is to be signed soon.👏🏼
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🤝 A delegation from South Africa led by @daandutoit visited BUT today. We discussed opportunities for cooperation in e.g. space technologies, transportation, urbanism, and Antarctic research. ✅ South Africa is an important partner for Czechia, and we’re glad they visited us!
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South Africa starts trial of first self-made vaccine in 50 years m.engineeringnews.co.za/arti…
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South Africa’s biggest optical telescope has celebrated 20 years of operation m.engineeringnews.co.za/arti…
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#SFSA2025 registrations are open! Join us 24–28 November for Africa’s flagship science and innovation forum. Connect, learn, and explore new ideas. Secure your spot today: sfsa.co.za/registration #ScienceForumSA #ScienceDiplomacy #SFSA #DSTI #SDCfA #CSIR #CSIRICC #SouthAfrica
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CSIR trialling biobased agricultural mulch films to replace plastic ones currently used m.engineeringnews.co.za/arti… @dstigovza @CSIR #Circular

CSIR trialling biobased agricultural mulch films to replace plastic ones currently used

Applied science and research and development agency, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), reports that a field trial of biobased and biodegradable agricultural mulch films is...

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Big smiles all around as the opening of calls for proposals for @wcsj2025 is announced at @aaas! Thank you for the support @EurekAlertAAAS! Submit on wcsj2025.org/call by 21/4/2025 @SasjaSA @WFSJ @dstigovza @CSIRICC @CSIR @CityTshwane @ben_deighton @rainbowinsid @elna_s
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Don’t miss our #CSPC2024 interview with Daan Du Toit @daandutoit, Deputy Director General of the South African Government and Mehrdad Hariri @MehrdadHariri, CSPC CEO & President! youtu.be/_eA7RAP5v6Y?si=nWty… #CdnSci
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Thank you @EmbassyCubaZA for most productive meeting strengthen South Africa @dstigovza Cuba @citmacuba #ScienceDiplomacy partnership @africascidip @DrBladeNzimande – at Pretoria, South Africa
Embassy of Cuba in South Africa@EmbassyCubaZA9 Dec 2024
.@BryanBBrito and Yulian Reyes Caballero, from our embassy, met today with officials at @dstigovza. They discussed the current state of our bilateral relations and the potential for its future strengthening. #CubaSA30 🇨🇺🇿🇦
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We are delighted to announce that registrations for the #ScienceForumSouthAfrica #SFSA2024 are now open! Join us from 4–6 December 2024 for Africa’s premier platform to exchange ideas and explore opportunities in science, innovation, and society. Register sfsa.co.za/registration/
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Minister Prof. Blade Nzimande, Deputy Minister, Ms Nomalungelo Gina and Acting DG @daandutoit addressed members of the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation ahead of #BudgetVote35 which will take place on Tuesday, 23 July 2024 at 10:00 #DSI #Itspossible
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Welcoming of the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina, led by Acting Director-General of the DSI, Mr @daandutoit earlier today. We are excited on this new journey! #NomalungeloGina #DMGina #DSI #SouthAfrica #Itspossible
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Director-General of the DSI, Mr @daandutoit, welcomes the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina at the head office in Tshwane. We look forward to achieving even greater heights together #NomalungeloGina #DSI #Itspossible
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Warm welcome indeed to South Africa new Deputy Minister Science, Technology and Innovation, at @dsigovza @ASSAf_Official @CSIR @HSRCza @NRF_News @SACNASP @SANSA7 @tiaorgza, we look forward and are privileged to be working with Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina
South African Government
@GovernmentZA30 Jun 2024
Replying to @GovernmentZA
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation is Nomalungelo Gina.
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The @dsigovza and entities @ASSAf_Official @CSIR @HSRCza @NRF_News @SACNASP @SANSA7 @tiaorgza honored continue work leadership Minister @DrBladeNzimande ensure Science, Technology, Innovation serve all South Africans, #SocialJustice, global solidarity through #ScienceDiplomacy – at Pretoria, South Africa
South African Government
@GovernmentZA30 Jun 2024
#NationalExecutive | The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation is Blade Nzimande.
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SciCom@SciComEU19 Jun 2024
Perfect session for SFSA2024!🙌
Dr Rachel Adams@racheladamsward18 Jun 2024
It’s finally here!! The 1st Edition of the Global Index on Responsible AI is the largest study on responsible AI to date, assessing 138 countries against 57 indicators, gathering over 500,000 data points. Check out the report here: global-index.ai @GlobalIndexRAI @gcg_ai

Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI)

Measuring and comparing responsible AI development, deployment, and governance across countries worldwide.

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CSIR conducting strategic environmental assessment for proposed Boegoebaai port, SEZ m.engineeringnews.co.za/arti… @CSIR @dsigovza #ScienceAdvice for development South African #hydrogen economy
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South Africa welcomes Canadian boost to international climate change research  m.engineeringnews.co.za/arti… ##ScienceDiplomacy in action @dsigovza @NRF_News @africascidip @CanHCZA @ISED_CA
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Happy Africa Day! Today we celebrate the rich culture, diversity, and resilience of our continent. Together, using science and diplomacy, let's work towards a brighter, more inclusive future for all. #ScienceDiplomacy #AfricaMonth #UnityInDiversity
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