Minister Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, was part of a panel discussion here today to comprised of Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Trade, In-dustry and Competition and Kgosientso Ramakgopa, Head of Investment and Infrastruc-ture Office at The Presidency. The minister spoke at length about SA's innovation and ca-pabilities - saying we have shown our prowess with scientific and research capabilities.

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Dr Blade Nzimande - Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology