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Luhlaza High School Learner Nets Global Science Competition Spot

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/luhlaza-high-school-learner-nets-global-science-competition-spot

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Collected on 8 September 2026

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This is a media release from the Western Cape Government announcing that Salusiwe Mxayiya, a learner at Luhlaza High School in Khayelitsha, has been selected to represent South Africa at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. The article highlights her research on parasitic infection in lantern fish and emphasizes the role of mentorship and programs like the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists in enabling learners from low-income communities to excel in STEM. It also promotes ongoing registration for the Eskom Expo District Expos.

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Registration for Eskom Expo District Expos

Learners in Grades 4 to 12 can register their research projects to participate in district-level science expos across South Africa. These events serve as qualifying rounds for national and international competitions like the Regeneron ISEF.

Who it is for: learners in Grades 4 to 12
How to act on it: Visit the Eskom Expo website and submit a research project registration

The document's recorded date is 16 May 2025. Confirm on the official source.

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Learners in Grades 4 to 12 can register their research projects by visiting www.exposcience.co.za

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https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/luhlaza-high-school-learner-nets-global-science-competition-spot

Key Takeaways

Salusiwe Mxayiya
Luhlaza High School
Khayelitsha
Regeneron ISEF 2025
10 to 16 May 2025
Columbus, Ohio
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists
www.exposcience.co.za
Grades 4 to 12
South Africa
Salusiwe Mxayiya
Bronagh Hammond
Mutile Qezo
Ms Mdikazi
Mr Thomas Mthontsi
Mologadi Motshele
Western Cape Education Department
South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON)
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists
Eskom Development Foundation
NRF-SAEON
Luhlaza High School
Khayelitsha
Columbus, Ohio