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Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology: AGSA on 13/14 audit findings; BRRR process
14 Oct 2014
The Committee Content Advisor and Researcher gave an overview of the key provisions of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act, what the Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report (BRRR) was and what procedures were in place to make recommendations for the budget of a national department. They also ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Space policy and regulation: South African Council for Space Affairs briefing
17 Sep 2014
The South African Council for Space Affairs (SACSA) presented to the Portfolio Committees of Trade and Industry and Science and Technology on why space technology was important for South Africa, what the societal benefits were and the context for the importance of policy regulation.
The three main pillars of space ...
Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology on its human capital development initiatives
10 Sep 2014
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) was responsible for research development and support, and innovation across the national system of innovation. It had a budget of R6.5 billion, which supported 720 000 learners and 9 771 students. The National Development Plan (NDP) required that more than 100 doctoral graduates ...
Science and Technology
Research & Development Tax Incentive; DST 1st Quarter 2014 Performance
27 Aug 2014
The Department of Science and Technology presented its first quarter performance report for April to June 2014 year which showed it was on track. DST had 65 targeted performance indicators for the year with at least 44 out of the 65 having been initiated and in progress and, of that ...
Science and Technology
National Innovation Agency, National Advisory Council on Innovation, Academy of Science of South Africa briefings
31 Jul 2014
Briefings were given to the Portfolio Committee by three of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) entities, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) and Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf).
The TIA noted that innovation was the primary driver of technological growth and ...
Science and Technology
National Research Foundation & Council for Scientific and Industrial Research briefings
30 Jul 2014
The National Research Foundation (NRF) briefed the Committee on its aims and activities, noting that it was mandated to provide funding for research in Higher Education Institutions. It provided the necessary facilities in the country to advance international competitiveness in the field of research, but there was a need for ...
Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology on its 2014 Strategic Plan
2 Jul 2014
The Portfolio Committee in its first meeting received a briefing on the annual performance of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and its entities. The Director General and a team of Deputy Director Generals presented the annual performance plan and budget briefing for the years 2014/15.The presentation comprised of ...
Science and Technology
Election of Chairperson
25 Jun 2014
The Committee met for the first time to elect a Chairperson. In a process led by the Committee Secretary, Dr Goqwana was nominated and seconded without objection as the Chairperson of the Committee.
A brief introduction, where all Members and Support Staff were requested to introduce themselves was facilitated by ...