In celebration of Psycho-Social Disability Awareness Month, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is set to launch a range of locally developed assistive technologies aimed at improving the lives of people with disabilities across South Africa. The launch will be officiated by Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina and will take place on:

🌈 Upcoming Webinar: The Politics of LGBTQI+ Data – Who Gets Counted and Who Counts? Join the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) for a compelling virtual conversation on the complexities, gaps, and potential of LGBTQI+ data collection in South Africa. This webinar brings together leading researchers and activists to unpack the power dynamics and implications of how data on LGBTQI+ lives is collected, represented, and used — and whose experiences are made visible in the process. ✨ Panel Highlights Include: Dr. Melanie Judge – Queer feminist scholar & UNDP Policy Advisor on LGBTI inclusion Sarita – Director of Under the Rainbow, gender justice advocate Sthembiso Pollen Mkhize – Human Geography PhD researcher, University of Bristol Prof. Anthony Brown – Educator and inclusion researcher, UNISA Cameron Lawrence – Research psychologist, Gender DynamiX This important dialogue is supported by The Other Foundation and forms part of a broader research initiative into public attitudes toward LGBTQI+ communities in South Africa. Zoom Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/pxRzRzXEQWe2cp83Dnh82Q

South Africa will host a pivotal dialogue on the future of mining governance in Africa on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. Organized by the Chatham House Africa Programme in partnership with UNDP, this high-level event—titled “Securing Africa’s Future: Advancing Transparent and Just Mining Governance for Development”—will bring together government leaders, civil society, and private sector voices to explore strategies for sustainable and equitable mining across the continent. With many African nations re-evaluating mining codes, renegotiating contracts, and launching critical minerals strategies, this forum will highlight how transparent regulation and shared value creation can unlock long-term development gains. The event aims to spark practical insights into how mining governance can align with national priorities while ensuring investor confidence and community benefit.