Hundreds of young scientists had a unique opportunity to showcase their innovative talents and scientific brilliance at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Southern KZN Regional Science Fair.
Participants at events held in the Ugu and Harry Gwala districts were pre-selected after taking part in various expo activities, including workshops, research and innovations camps and district expos.
During these events, learners received valuable feedback from a team of experts to enhance their research leading up to the regional competitions.
A total of 123 participants from 21 schools presented 96 projects that were evaluated by 40 judges at the event held at Creston College last Tuesday.
The top young scientists who were honoured with the prestigious Eskom Special Awards received Bluetooth wireless speakers with wireless chargers sponsored by Eskom.
The winners from the Ugu district are as follows: Sbanisethu Zondi from Marburg Secondary for best energy; Kavisha Yshwarlall and Shaista Shaik from Port Shepstone Secondary for best female scientist; Asanda Zikalala from Zithokozise High for best innovation and Iviwe Chiliza from St Patrick’s Primary for best development.
Eskom Expo Southern KZN Regional Science Fair Director Pragasen Samuel thanked the Eskom Development Foundation’s CEO, Mologadi Motshele, and guests for gracing the event, along with sponsors, judges and teachers.
“A special thank you to the learners for their commitment in shaping our future. Our society is faced with many challenges which look to science for answers. These young scientists had the responsibility of finding solutions to these challenges, as seen in many of their extraordinary projects at these regional science Fairs,” he said.
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