* Astronomy

A national Science week was celebrated nationwide here in South Africa from July 30-August 5, 2012. The event, an initiative of the South African Department of Science and Technology (DST) for highlighting the importance of science for development, is intended to expose school students and teachers to science-based careers. It happens every year with emphasis given to different areas of science and technology. This year's theme was "The role of Science in economic development". The event was officially launched by the Minister of Science and Technology, Mrs Naledi Pandor, at the University of Johannesburg's Soweto Campus on 28 July 2012.
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