The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, will officially open a new auditorium at the Cape Town Science Centre on Tuesday, 4 August.

Built with a R1 million contribution from SAP, a software development company, the auditorium will ensure the sustainability of the facility by allowing it to generate revenue by renting the space to outside organisations.

SAP is a long-standing supporter of science and technology in South Africa and has been partnering with the Department of Science and Technology for many years to advance human capital development in information and communication technology.

The science centre plays an important role in exciting children from both privileged and under privileged backgrounds in the Western Cape about science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as teaching them skills in these areas. Its interactive displays include a human gyroscope and a planetarium.

The opening of the new auditorium coincides with National Science Week, which runs from 1 to 8 August, with countrywide activities to highlight the benefits of science and technology in society.

The Minister will be accompanied by SAP Executive Board Member, Robert Enslin.

Media are invited as follows:
Date:          Tomorrow Tuesday, 4 August 2015
Time:         09:00 – 11:00
Venue:      Cape Town Science Centre, 370B Main Rd, Observatory

For media attendance and interviews, contact Veronica Mohapeloa at 012 843 6788 or 083 400 5750.

For media enquiries, contact Lunga Ngqengelele at 082 566 0446.