About us
The DST strives toward introducing measures that put science and technology to work to make an impact on growth and development in a sustainable manner in areas that matter to all the people of South Africa.This includes focused interventions, networking and acting as a catalyst for change in terms of both productive components of our economy, making it competitive in a globally competitive liberalised environment, and also in respect of the huge development backlog existing among the poorest components of our society. The goal of realising this vision is underpinned by development and resourcing strategies for the formation of science, engineering and technology, human capital, democratisation of state and society, promotion of an information society and ensuring environmental sustainability in development programmes. Read more on the DST's Vision, Mission and Corporate Values | ||
![]() | Meet the Minister. Mosibudi Mangena holds a Masters Degree in Applied Mathematics from UNISA. From a young age, he has been involved in the liberation struggle. He has authored several acclaimed books, including A Quest for True Humanity. Read more | |
| How does the DST facilitate the flow of scientific knowledge into South Africa? How does the DST deal with new frontiers in science and technology, such as biotechnology? Read the answers to these questions in the DST's programmes section. You can also familiarise yourself with the DST's structures by using our interactive organogram. | ||
The DST strives toward introducing measures that put science and technology to work to make an impact on growth and development in a sustainable manner in areas that matter to all the people of South Africa.