BLOEMFONTEIN. Six learners from Bloemfontein schools will participate in the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF). This event will take place in Kempton Park, Gauteng, on Thursday, 9 October.
They are amongst the 303 learners from 35 regions across South Africa. Additionally, there are 16 international participants from Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Ireland, India, and Russia. All of them will showcase their projects at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre.
Various organisations share a vested interest in providing opportunities for emerging young scientists and engineers. They have committed prizes worth millions. These include eight full bursaries to pursue engineering degrees at a South African university of their choice.
This is contingent on meeting the required criteria upon receiving their matric results. These bursaries have a total value of more than R6 million. Monetary prizes exceeding R400 000 in cash are available. Laptops and tablet computers are also sponsored by several organisations.
Mologadi Motshele, acting chief executive officer (CEO) for the Eskom Development Foundation, said: “Eskom’s corporate social investment (CSI) into Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Industry (STEMI) is more than a financial contribution; it is a direct commitment to changing lives. By enabling more than 17 000 learners to participate in Eskom Expo this year, the programme is giving opportunities to young people who would otherwise not have access to such platforms. Importantly, this includes learners from previously disadvantaged communities and girls, who have historically been underrepresented in science and technology. Eskom Expo serves as a vehicle that ensures these learners are exposed to STEMI pathways, developing both confidence and skills that will open doors for their futures.”
The six learners from Bloemfontein that will be attending are:
- Jana Swanepoel of the Hoër Meisieskool Oranje;
- Zanele Witbooi of the R.T. Mokgopa Secondary School;
- Nneka Nwafor of the Eunice High School;
- Jaco Deysel of the Jim Fouché High School;
- Jemma Myburg of the Eunice Primary School; and
- Rorisang Mohlobuli of the Bloemfontein High School.
The public is invited to attend the Eskom Expo ISF. They can see first-hand the impressive projects developed by these young scientists. The exhibition hall will be open to the public on Thursday, 9 October. It will be open from 15:00 to 17:00. The location is the Emperor’s Palace Convention Centre in Kempton Park.
Learn more on the 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair finalists: www.exposcience.co.za.
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