The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande will launch a state-of-the-art facility, the Transport Safety Lab (TSL), on Thursday, 24 October 2024, at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

Funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, the facility is part of the country’s efforts to reduce road fatalities and improve transport infrastructure through scientific research, data-driven solutions, and advanced technologies. The launch marks a significant moment for South Africa’s transport sector, particularly in road safety.

The CSIR TSL aims to be the premier research facility in Africa, dedicated to enhancing transport safety through innovative research, advanced technology, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The TSL will feature research capabilities including human factors resulting in road accidents, infrastructure safety and vehicle testing, among others.

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Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date: Thursday, 24 October 2024
Time: 13:30 - 18:00
Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre, Amber Room

RSVP and enquiries:

RSVP: Phetolo Phatsibi, Media Relations Practitioner
Email: PPhatsibi@csir.co.za
Cell: 0813968871

For enquiries, contact:
Kulani Chauke, CSIR Media Relations Manager
Mobile: 0712660019
Email: Kchauke@csir.co.za   
 

About the CSIR:

The CSIR, an entity of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research and technological innovation, as well as industrial and scientific development to improve the quality of life of all South Africans. For more information, visit www.csir.co.za. 

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