POLOKWANE – Taxila Secondary School Gr 12 learner Victor Moabelo was recently awarded a bursary to attend university and a new laptop as the winner of the Department of Water and Sanitation’s South African Water Prize (SAYWP).
Victor created a water solution project using various materials including plastic and electric tools to find sustainable solutions to numerous water sector challenges. The department recognised his project and awarded him during an event at the school to highlight his hard work and unique project.
“My project condenses contaminated water and collects distilled water formed from all the vapour as clean, filtered water,” he told the Polokwane Review.
The department hosts annual SAYWP national competitions to inspire learners to pursue water and sanitation career paths in order to find sustainable solutions to numerous water sector challenges.
Victor said he wants to study civil engineering not only because it is one of the courses the department sponsors, but also due to his fascination of being “on site”.
“I discovered that I have a passion for construction when my father and I built a house in Ga-Matlala. There’s something about being on site that makes me feel complete and the project with my father has given me necessary experience,” he said.
Victor said he is grateful to have been recognised by the department and selected for a bursary that covers most logistics.
His father, Koena, who has supported him and his projects was also present on the day to be part of the celebration.
