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The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
Southern Africa’s largest science centre, is affiliated to the Gauteng Department of Education to support maths, science and technology education and to help build to South Africa’s science, engineering and technology capacity. Sci-Bono is responsible for implementing the Gauteng Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Strategy.

Sci-Bono started as a partnership project of the Gauteng Department of Education and various private sector partners. Located in the historic Electric Workshop in the cultural precinct of Newtown, Johannesburg, Sci-Bono annually receives hundreds of thousands of visitors to its a large collection of interactive science and technology exhibits and exhibitions. Sci-Bono also offers a broad programme of science and technology related events, activities and programmes for both the general public and the school community. Sci-Bono is now one of the most popular leisure and educational destinations in Gauteng.

Sci-Bono is a Non-Profit Company funded by its principal, the Gauteng Department of Education, It also benefits from grants and donations from donors in the broader public and private sector. Sci-Bono is also supported by various scientific and engineering bodies in industry and by the diplomatic community in South Africa.

VISION AND GOALS
Sci-Bono envisions a society with the capacity to compete in the global world of science and technology and that is equipped with the skills, attitudes and values needed to improve the quality of life of all South Africans.



Sci-Bono works towards achieving this vision through the following goals:

Improving the teaching and learning of mathematics, science and technology in Gauteng

Providing career education to learners in Gauteng

Promoting and improving public awareness of and engagement with science, engineering and technology.


To achieve these goals, Sci-Bono implements a wide range of activities and exhibitions for learners, teachers and the general public, at its facilities in Newtown and through an extensive outreach programme in schools throughout Gauteng.


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