Centre welcomes donations
The department will also be donating a mobile laboratory to the centre, which will assist with efforts to reach as many learners as possible through science and mathematics education.
The Sasol mathematics and science flagship, Osizweni Education and Development Centre has welcomed the donation of a BMW 3 Series educational display car sponsored by BMW South Africa in a joint effort with the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
The department will also be donating a mobile laboratory to the centre, which will assist with efforts to reach as many learners as possible through science and mathematics education.
BMW South Africa joined hands with the DST in the handover of the fifth BMW 3 Series educational display car as part of their commitment to enhance passion and excellence in mathematics, science, engineering and technology studies in the country.
“The Cape Town Science Centre, Vuwani Science Centre in Limpopo, Unizul Science Centre in KwaZulu Natal and the North West University’s Mafikeng Campus Science Centre have already benefited from the donation of their BMW 3 Series educational display cars and we have received an encouraging response from the centres as a result of the display,” said BMW South Africa’s Guy Kilfoil.
He expressed his excitement with the donation to the Osizweni Education and Development Centre.
Speaking at the event the deputy minister of Science and Technology, Advocate Michael Masutha had this to say: “As the vehicle boasts various technologies, which are all inspired by science, research and innovation, I trust the vehicle will inspire learners with hope and energy to excel in their studies and chosen careers.”
“The science centres serve to educate and promote science and technology by engaging schools and the public as well as to develop, nurture, encourage and support talents in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) making the collaboration with BMW South Africa hugely beneficial,” added Adv Masutha.
