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When the question of innovation within the science and technology fraternity arises, South Africa is right up there among other nations that have made...

To celebrate Human Rights Day on 21 March, here is a look at five of South Africa's NGOs working for human rights in the country and beyond, organisations dedicated to the promotion of human dignity, equality and freedom.

Mobile technology is allowing tech-savvy Africans to leapfrog western developers, developing African solutions to African problems. Here is a short list of the more innovative companies operating in Africa today.

High-tech 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is gaining traction in South Africa with local companies using the technology to create intricate physical objects.

The sixth episode of Brand South Africa's Play Your Part television series, which airs on SABC 2 on Sunday 20 July at 9pm, features pioneering South Africans who are Playing their Part by pushing the boundaries of technology, the environment and space.

Breakthrough experimental work by University of KwaZulu-Natal scientist Sandile Ngcobo as part of his PhD research has led to the development of a world-first digital laser set to open up revolutionary new technologies.

Researchers at South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research have developed a world-first digital laser that could be a game-changer in the field, paving the way for new laser applications in areas ranging from medicine to communications.

Plans are afoot to bring South Africa's judiciary in line with world standards by introducing a new electronic court filing and case management system. This will drastically speed up all court procedures and deter tampering.
• Ensuring justice for all in South Africa

South Africa’s justice system is to be fine-tuned to ensure that even the poorest citizens have easy access to it.
• African languages in SA courts

Six new Cabinet ministers and 12 new deputy ministers have been sworn in by Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo following a major Cabinet reshuffle by President Jacob Zuma. Here are quick profiles of some of the new faces in Zuma's Cabinet.