Science and Technology

Government, parliamentary and legislative information on Science and Technology.

Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act Comes into Effect

Department of Science and Technology

Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act 16 of 2011 is now effective following its publication in the Government Gazette.

It can be found in notice 1001 of Government Gazette 34817 dated 5 December 2011.

Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Draft Bill Being Developed

Department of Science and Technology

A draft bill on indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) is being developed.

A refined version of the proposed bill is awaiting the minister’s approval in anticipation of being made available to stakeholders for widespread consultation.

Space Affairs Act Under Review

Department of Trade and Industry

The trade and industry minister, Rob Davies, has announced that government is reviewing the Space Affairs Act to keep up to date with rapid developments in space technology.

He made this known during an address at the opening of the 62nd international astronautical congress in Cape Town.