# Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, has announced Mlungisi Cele as the new director-general of Science, Technology and Innovation Department, effective 1 June, 2025. Cele, an accomplished academic and policy expert with over 20 years’ experience, previously served as CEO of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and acting deputy director-general for Technology Innovation. Nzimande praised his strategic expertise and called for public science sector support to reposition the department for national priorities.
Mlungisi Cele appointed new director-general of Science, Technology and Innovation Department