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Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators
29 October 2026
Pretoria, Wednesday 28 October 2026 – South Africa’s gross domestic expenditure on research and development (R&D) increased to R44.237 billion in 2024/25, according to the latest National R&D Survey. However, real R&D expenditure declined by 1.9%, resulting in R&D intensity falling from 0.62% of GDP in 2023/24 to 0.60% in 2024/25. The findings suggest that,… View Article
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BRICS Heads of State 2015 Ufa Declaration
13 July 2015
Media Statement                      13 July 2015 “BRICS implementing its long-term strategy for economic cooperation, peace & security, social justice,…
HSRC Board
HSRC appoints new CEO
27 May 2015
The Board of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Crain A. Soudien as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the HSRC. Prof. Soudien’s appointment was confirmed by Cabinet on 27 May…
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Gender Summit 5 Africa 2015 media briefing
20 April 2015
GENDER SUMMIT AFRICA KICKS OFF ON 28 – 30 APRIL 2015 IN CAPE TOWN The CEO of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Prof Olive Shisana together with the Minister in the Presidency responsible Women, Ms Susan Shabangu will on Monday, 20…
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Unite against xenophobia
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) strongly condemns the disturbing spate of violent attacks against those perceived to be ‘foreigners’ or illegal immigrants in South Africa. These attacks are the latest manifestation of troubling…
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