Deputy minister Gina launches South Africa’s inaugural National Science Month [SOUND]

# Deputy minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, has officially launched South Africa’s inaugural National Science Month at the Vaal University of Technology in Sebokeng. This marks the beginning of a month-long national programme that replaces National Science Week as the country’s flagship science engagement initiative. The deputy minister says the programme aims to promote scientific literacy, inspire innovation and encourage greater public participation in science and technology: