South Africa and the United Kingdom deepen science and innovation collaboration

23 Jan 2024 | Network Updates | Update from South African Department of Science & Innovation
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The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, will meet with the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, this evening. The engagement shows the deepening partnership between South Africa and the United Kingdom in the field of science and innovation.

The Duke of Edinburgh is on a working visit to South Africa on 22 and 23 January 2024 following the successful state visit that President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook to the United Kingdom in 2022 at the invitation of King Charles III.

The visits indicate the strong bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and South Africa.

This evening's engagement will see the announcement of enhanced scientific collaboration between the two countries.

This article was first published on 22 January by the South Africa Department of Science and Innovation.

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