- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Achievements For South African Women
- The Department established the South African Reference Group on Women
in Science and Technology (SARG). Its objectives include:
- the promotion of a research agenda that includes women
- the promotion of innovation that favours women’s contribution
to wealth creation,
- giving advice on mechanisms for increasing the contribution
and participation of women in Science and Technology
- highlighting role models that promote and advance women in Science
and Technology.
- The Department commissioned a quantitative study into women
in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET)
- The Department established Women in Science Awards
- The Department initiated the National Science and Technology
Programme for Young Women
- The Department established poverty relief projects
that focus on women. Such projects include:
- Hand papermaking
- Weaving
- Mohair use
- The Department hosted a Conference on Women in Science
and Technology
- The Department annually holds Top Female
Performers in Mathematics and Science
Competitions