By Johnathan Paoli
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande has praised the critical role that science and innovation play in modernising the country’s transport infrastructure.
Nzimande delivered the keynote address at the launch of the Transport Safety Lab at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Thursday.
The event, which coincides with Transport Month, discussed the future of transport safety in the country.
The minister emphasised the role technology played in furthering the long-term goals of the country.
“As government, all our efforts and interventions are guided by our National Development Plan, which as you know serves as our country’s long-term vision, outlining the work that needs to be done to achieve a prosperous and thriving South Africa by 2030,” Nzimande said.
The newly established lab features a stationary driving simulator, known as the Simulator Lab, and a state-of-the-art testing vehicle, the Drive Lab, which is equipped
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