# Science, Technology, and Innovation deputy minister, Nomalungelo Gina, has warned that South Africa is experiencing the devastating effects of climate change. Speaking at the 14th International Conference on Southern Hemisphere Meteorology and Oceanography in Cape Town, she highlighted extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, and floods. Gina called for urgent scientific research, technology, and global collaboration to mitigate climate impacts. The four-day conference brings together top meteorologists and climate scientists to address southern hemisphere challenges.
Science, Technology, and Innovation Department warns SA faces climate change crisis