Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Thursday, 08 October 2015, address the 5th CSIR National Conference due to take place at the Convention Centre of the CSIR in Lynnwood, Pretoria. Deputy President Ramaphosa will speak on the theme “ideas that work”.
 
The 5th CSIR Conference will discuss among others, the future of sustainable energy, the eradication of malaria and other diseases in Africa, the usage of technology in the fight against poaching, future technological developments and other global research issues.
 
As one of the leading scientific research institutions in the country, the CSIR has a mandate to undertake multidisciplinary research, technological innovation as well as industrial and scientific development to improve the quality of life in South Africa.
 
The conference will be attended by local and international experts in the field of energy, information and technology, health defense and security.

During the visit and before the start of the conference, Deputy President Ramaphosa will tour an exhibition showcasing innovation and invention in the country.
 
Media are invited as follows:
 
Media Arrival Time: 07h30
 
Visit to the Exhibition Centre: 08H00

Address to the Conference by Deputy President: 09H00
 
Venue: CSIR Convention Centre, Meiring Naude Rd, Brummeria (adjoining Lynnwood), Pretoria
 
Date: 08 October 2015
 
For more information contact Ronnie Mamoepa: 082 990 4853 or Nthabiseng 082-570-5503 and Tyrone Seale 083-575-7440
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria