By Nkhensani Chauke
Western Cape education MEC David Maynier has congratulated two learners from the province who received special awards at the recent Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair.
Salusiwe Mxayiya, a Grade 11 learner at Luhlaza High School, was presented with best development project award for investigating the population dynamics and infection rates of Hector’s lantern fish – a common species found along the West Coast.
And Grade 12 learner Lukusa Tshizubu from Parow High School won the award for best energy project.
The goal of his project titled ‘GreenHauler – Construction Debris Management’ was to build a truck designed to use renewable energy and innovative on-site debris processing for efficient construction debris management.
This project expertly advanced sustainable practices in the industry, highlighting the importance of investing in green technologies and paving the way for further innovations in environmentally friendly construction solutions, the MEC said in a statement on Wednesday.
“Congratulations to our two Western Cape learners who have represented us so well on an international stage.
“It is exciting to see the innovative ideas of our learners in this field, and I look forward to seeing our achievers continue their journeys of curiosity and exploration in the sciences. I hope that their success will inspire other learners to follow this same path,” he said.
The expo served as a platform for young scientists to showcase their work and engage with peers, fostering the next generation of innovators.
It drew participants from across South Africa and the rest of the world.
Other winners included Ammarah Patel and Naveera Chana from the Johannesburg region for best female project, and Aman Pati from the Mopani region for best innovation project.
The winners each received R10,000.
INSIDE EDUCATION
