The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) was honoured to receive the Certificate of Excellent Exhibition in recognition of its exhibition and contribution to the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation’s (DSTI) inaugural National Science Month launch, held on 4 July at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.
SAPRI is one of the Department’s research infrastructures established through the South African Research Infrastructure Roadmap (SARIR) and is hosted by the NRF-SAEON Egagasini Node.
National Science Month (NSM) is an annual initiative led by South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) to promote public awareness, appreciation, and engagement with science, technology, and innovation.
The certificate recognises how SAPRI’s exhibition embodied the National Science Month theme, “Science, Technology and Innovation is for Everyone.” Through innovative, interactive displays and engaging conversations, SAPRI made marine and polar science accessible to a diverse audience, inspiring curiosity and fostering meaningful public engagement.
A message from the DSTI Science Promotion Deputy Director
On behalf of the Science Promotion Unit of the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI), I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for your participation as an exhibitor at the National Science Month (NSM) 2026 Launch Event, held at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) on July 4, 2026.
Your presence and innovative displays were instrumental in making the event a resounding success. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding the quality and diversity of the exhibits, and we are confident that your contributions significantly enhanced the experience for all attendees, from learners and academics to industry professionals, general public and the entire nation.
The collaboration and energy you brought to the exhibition floor embodied the spirit of NSM 2026, “Science is for everyone”. It was a privilege to see how your work aligns with our mission of promoting science, technology, and innovation.
We value the relationship we have built with you and would like to stay connected.
Thank you once again for your support. We look forward to welcoming you to future NSM events and exploring further opportunities for collaboration. Please share with us any science engagement activities that you might be working on so that we may be aware of your further contribution to this course. Certificate of appreciation is attached for your records.
Yours sincerely,
Livhuwani Masevhe (PhD, Pr.Sci.Nat., CPhys)
Deputy Director : Science
Department of Science,
SAPRI extends its sincere appreciation to our dedicated team members for their outstanding contribution to the National Science Month Launch. Their professionalism, enthusiasm, and commitment played a key role in the success of our exhibition and engagement activities. We would like to thank Kelebogile Morwa Mandi Mogotsi (Kelly), Asisipo Mboneli, and Tlhonolofatso Steve Tebele, for representing SAPRI with excellence and passion.
Rabia Mathakutha, South African Polar Research Infrastructure, 22 July 2026
