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Every finalist at the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair began their journey long before arriving in Boksburg. The journey started with developing a research idea, preparing a research plan and presenting their work at a District Expo, where learners received valuable feedback. Successful participants progressed to Regional Science Fairs, where judges evaluated their research further and selected outstanding projects for the international stage. Along the way came challenges, improvements, learning opportunities and countless hours of hard work. The ISF celebrated that journey, but the real achievement was the dedication shown every step of the way. Registration for 2027 opens in November! Get a head start by familiarising yourself with our Eskom Expo Guidebook and preparing for your research journey. - Access the Guidebook here: exposcience.co.za/get-involv… #DiscoverEskomExpo #EskomExpoISF #RoadToISF #YoungScientists #ScienceResearch

Our young scientists have returned to their schools and communities, bringing home more than just memories from the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair. They return with valuable experiences, new knowledge, greater confidence and stories to share with fellow learners and teachers. Whether they received an award or simply embraced the opportunity to present their research on an international platform, every participant has something worth celebrating. We encourage our young scientists to share their ISF experiences and inspire others to explore the exciting world of scientific research. Registration for 2027 opens in November! Get a head start by familiarising yourself with our Eskom Expo Guidebook and preparing for your research journey. - Access the Guidebook here: exposcience.co.za/get-involv… #DiscoverEskomExpo #EskomExpoISF #YoungScientists #ScienceEducation #FutureInnovators

For Grade 11 learner Sinegugu Nkosi, seeing challenges affecting young people in her community inspired her to investigate a problem she had noticed for years. That research ultimately took her from rural Mpumalanga to the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), where she received her first major award. Nkosi attends Umzimvelo Agricultural Combined School and comes from the rural area of Amsterdam in Mpumalanga. Representing the Gert Sibande Region, she received a Highly Commended Certificate and the Wits School of Human and Community Development Award, which included a tablet computer valued at R8 000. Receiving the award in front of a large audience was an unforgettable moment for Nkosi. Read more: exposcience.co.za/rural-mpum… #DiscoverEskomExpo #EskomExpoISF #sciencefair #STEM

For Daniël Ferreira, success at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) was about more than receiving an award. It was also about learning, personal growth and discovering how quickly meaningful friendships can form when young scientists are brought together by a shared passion. Ferreira, from Komatipoort Akademie, represented the Ehlanzeni Region and received a Silver medal and a R45 000 bursary from the University of Pretoria Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. The bursary is for young scientists enrolling in the Faculty in 2027. “It felt truly amazing to win an award at the ISF, and it means so much to me,” Ferreira said. Read more: exposcience.co.za/komatipoor… #DiscoverEskomExpo #EskomExpoISF #sciencefair #STEM