Department of Science, Technology and Innovation - Republic of South Africa
Science Engagement and Public Awareness
Public Engagement

Science Engagement & Public Awareness

Making science accessible—connecting communities, schools and the public to opportunities in science, technology and innovation.

Impact & Outcomes

Success Stories

Explore successful past events and engagements that have made a real impact in communities across South Africa.

5M+

Participants Reached

3,000+

Schools Engaged

9

Provinces Reached

500+

Events Delivered

100K+

Resources Downloaded

Science Engagement
Featured Success

National Science Week 2025

Record-breaking participation with 2.5 million learners engaged across all 9 provinces through school visits, exhibitions, and interactive workshops.

Location

Nationwide

Beneficiaries

2.5M learners

Outcome

45% increase in STEM career interest

Success Story
National Science Week 2025
National Campaign

National Science Week 2025

Record-breaking participation with 2.5 million learners engaged across all 9 provinces through school visits, exhibitions, and interactive workshops.

Nationwide
2.5M learners
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists
Youth Programme

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists

Over 50,000 learners participated in regional science fairs, with 500 finalists competing at the national expo.

All Provinces
50,000+ learners
Mobile Science Lab Initiative
Community Outreach

Mobile Science Lab Initiative

Bringing hands-on science to rural schools with mobile laboratories reaching 200+ schools in underserved areas.

Rural Eastern Cape & Limpopo
35,000 learners
Science Clubs Network
School Programme

Science Clubs Network

Established 500+ active science clubs in schools, supported with resources, mentorship, and inter-school competitions.

Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape
25,000 club members
Women in Science Campaign
Awareness Campaign

Women in Science Campaign

Inspiring the next generation of women scientists through mentorship, career talks, and scholarship opportunities.

Nationwide
100,000+ reached
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