Eye-catching innovations seen at local science fair

Young scientists and researchers exhibit innovative scientific solutions at science fair.

August 27, 2019

Kgotsofalang Mashilo 2 minutes read

Lethabo Ledwaba, from Arethabang Primary School, presented her Metro Aerial Taxi project at the 2019 Ekurhuleni Science and Technology Fair, at the Germiston City Hall, last Saturday.

Kosta Foundation, a non-profit organisation owned by local science enthusiast Dev Mamabolo from Airport Park, brought the culture of science and innovation to locals last Saturday in the 2019 Ekurhuleni Science and Technology Fair, held at the Germiston City Hall.

The NPO partnered with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), the metro, Gautrain, South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in this initiative to bring science and technology to previously disadvantaged learners.

Young scientists gathered at the 2019 Ekurhuleni Science and Technology Fair at the Germiston City Hall to exhibit their unique science projects, last Saturday.

The event hosted 168 learners from across Ekurhuleni, and some from as far as Soshanguve, Pretoria, who presented their unique projects inspired by science and technology to bring solutions to everyday problems.

The guest speaker, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Buti Manamela, was in the company of two other esteemed guests Clr Doctor Xhakaza, the MMC for Finance and Economic Development for the metro and Prof Ntebogeng Mokgalaka, head of department for chemistry at TUT, who all shared encouraging words with the young scientists on the day.

“Our aim at Kosta Foundation is to play a part in implementing the National Science Engagement Strategy of the Department of Science and Technology where primary and high school learners learn and implement science, mathematics, engineering and technology skills they learn, whether at a practical or research level,” said Dev.

“Through the science and technology fair we have created a platform for these learners to come and showcase their skills in this industry.”

According to Dev, having the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology present at the event was encouraging as it served as a clear indication that the foundation had developed firm roots in the science and technology field in the country.

Eighteen out of the 168 participants received gold medals, 28 were awarded silver and 26 received bronze medals.

“The quality of projects being entered into the science fair has improved. This does not only speak to the calibre of participants found at the science fair, but the quality of education our participants are receiving. It is improving, and we have to thank our teachers for that,” he said.

“What we have further managed to prove is that we are a growing science and technology fair, and with the continuous support from our influential stakeholders in 2020 we are looking to achieve an even bigger event, with groundbreaking projects.”

Science ignites Dev’s enthusiasm

Young scientists rewarded for their excellence

Dimpho Matlala (Grade Four) from Acudeo College Thornview, Soshanguve, presented her project Tick Tack Acid at the 2019 Ekurhuleni Science and Technology Fair, at the Germiston City Hall, last Saturday.

Clr Doctor Xhakaza (MMC for Finance and Economic Development in the metro), Buti Manamela (Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology) and Dev Mamabolo (founder of Kosta Foundation) were thrilled by the innovative science projects presented at the 2019 Ekurhuleni Science and Technology Fair, held at the Germiston City Hall, last Saturday.

The Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Buti Manamela, met 168 young scientists at the 2019 Ekurhuleni Science and Technology Fair, at the Germiston City Hall, last Saturday. Among them was Kamohelo Mahlangu from Monde Primary School in Katlehong.

Laerskool Tuine’s Arno van Eck is set to change the education system by introducing a method where classes are taught using a hologram. His science project based on this idea, called, A little Taste of the Future, won him gold last Saturday at the 2019 Ekurhuleni Science and Technology Fair, held at the Germiston City Hall.

Future science gurus shine at science and tech fair.

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