The agreement is part of efforts to expedite a pact signed in Khartoum last November to support research work in SA and Sudan.

Addressing the media on Monday just after signing the agreement, Minister Pandor said she was extremely pleased by the agreement.

“We have invited the minister to come and experience our research programmes,” she said.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sa-sudan-pledge-money-fund-research