By Levy Masiteng
Learners at Lethabong Maths, Science and ICT School of Specialisation in Soshanguve have unveiled a home-built electric vehicle, the EV LMSI 1000.
The Gauteng Department of Education said international media visited the school to observe the impact of partnerships aimed at advancing innovation, skills development and quality education.
“The unveiling marks a significant milestone for the department’s Schools of Specialisation programme, as learners demonstrated not only technical skills but the ability to design and build solutions aligned with the future of mobility,” it said.
The EV LMSI 1000 is the latest in a series of learner-led innovations at the school, which focuses on automotive studies, science and ICT.
The institution was established as part of Gauteng’s drive to equip young people with industry-relevant skills, particularly in the automotive sector linked to the Tshwane economic corridor.
Learners have previously developed projects including a solar-powered transport system and autonomous vehicle models designed and built on campus, reflecting a growing foundation in engineering and digital technologies.
As South Africa expands its electric vehicle ecosystem, including charging infrastructure initiatives led by Eskom, such projects position learners within a rapidly evolving industry.
Educators and partners said the EV LMSI 1000 is not only a school project but a symbol of what can be achieved through collaboration between education, industry and policy.
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