Office
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, South Africa
Current holder
Blade Nzimande
Career
- member of the National Assembly of South Africa (2014 to 2019)
- member of the National Assembly of South Africa (2019 to present)
- Minister of Transport (2018 to 2019)
- Minister of Home Affairs of South Africa (2018 to 2018)
- Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation (2009 to 2017)
- Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation (2019 to present)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of South Africa?
Blade Nzimande is the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of South Africa.
When was Blade Nzimande born?
Blade Nzimande was born in 1958-04-14, in Edendale, according to Wikidata.
Where did Blade Nzimande study?
Blade Nzimande studied at University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Natal, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Blade Nzimande belong to?
Blade Nzimande is listed as a member of African National Congress on Wikidata.
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Sources: South African Government (gov.za) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, South Africa. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/south-africa/minister-of-science-technology-and-innovation