Tomorrow, 13 February 2025, the National Press Club, in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), will join the global community in commemorating World Radio Day.

The event, which is also supported by the Midtown Group and the Tim Modise Foundation, will be held under the theme of "Radio and Climate Change."

World Radio Day was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2011. The date, February 13th, was chosen to commemorate the establishment of United Nations Radio in 1946. World Radio Day 2025 is a celebration of the power of radio to inform, educate, and

We invite the media to join us at the CSIR for an insightful and engaging celebration of World Radio Day.

The Event will be held as follows:

Date: 13 February 2025
Venue: CSIR ICC
Time: 18:30

As the global community continues its efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, this event will explore the pivotal role of radio in raising awareness and driving collective action towards environmental sustainability. Radio, as a powerful medium, has the unique ability to reach diverse audiences and disseminate crucial information on climate-related issues.

The celebration will include a panel discussion on climate change and how radio and media in general can play their role.

The debate will be moderated by renowned radio and television talk show host, Tim Modise, with a panel comprising:

• Mr. Blessing Manale, Act Executive Director: Presidential Climate Change Commission.
• Suzanne Paxton, Radio Journalist; Radiosondergrense (RSG).
• Dr Katlego Ncongwane, Snr Manager: R&D; SA Weather Service.
• Dr Neville Sweijd, Programme Manager: Alliance for Collaboration on Climate and Earth System Science; CSIR.
• Dr Brian Mantlana, Manager: Holistic Climate Change; CSIR.
• Ms Sindisiwe Mashele, Director: GHG Inventory and Systems, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

For Media RSVP contact secretariat@nationalpressclub.co.za

For Media enquiries contact:

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

About the CSIR:

The CSIR, an entity of the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, is one of Africa’s leading organisations in scientific and technology research, development and implementation. 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.

This year, the CSIR celebrates 80 years of touching lives through innovation. For more information, visit www.csir.co.za

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