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Eskom Expo to celebrate youth innovation at Regional Science Fairs

Eskom Holdings SOC LimitedRef: https://www.eskom.co.za/eskom-expo-to-celebrate-youth-innovation-at-regional-science-fairs/

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Collected on 11 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a media statement from Eskom about the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists. It announces that the Expo will celebrate youth innovation through 38 Regional Science Fairs held across South Africa on 7 July 2026, showcasing about 6,300 projects. It also notes participation figures from prior District Expos, describes opportunities for learners to advance to the Eskom Expo International Science Fair in Gauteng at the end of September, and encourages professionals to apply as judges (with CPD points for teachers and SACNASP-registered scientists).

Facts

Places

Gauteng

Reference

https://www.eskom.co.za/eskom-expo-to-celebrate-youth-innovation-at-regional-science-fairs/

Key Takeaways

  • Programme: Eskom Expo for Young Scientists
  • Regional Science Fairs: 38 fairs held across South Africa
  • Date of statement/event reference: Tuesday, 7 July 2026 (7 July 2026)
  • Expected projects at regionals: about 6,300 projects (including group projects)
  • Prior District Expos: 287 district expos with 13,882 projects presented
  • Prior participation: 18,481 learners participated in Expo activities
  • Advancement: qualifying learners represent regions/provinces at Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF)
  • ISF location and timing: Gauteng at the end of September
  • Awards mentioned: Best Female Project, Best Innovation Project, Best Energy Project, Best Development Project (prizes sponsored by Eskom)
  • Judging: prospective judges encouraged to apply to adjudicate at an upcoming Regional Science Fair
  • CPD points: teachers can earn SACE CPD points; SACNASP-registered scientists can earn CPD points
  • Media contact: JeVanne Gibbs (email provided in text)
  • Eskom
  • Eskom Development Foundation
  • Ms Mologadi Motshele
  • Parthy Chetty
  • Eskom Expo for Young Scientists
  • Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF)
  • South African Council for Educators (SACE)
  • South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
  • JeVanne Gibbs

Dates

Closing Date

7 July 2026