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The curtain has come down on the 2nd and final day of the Eskom Capricorn Expo for Young Scientists, where Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) partnered with Eskom to host this prestigious regional event. The two-day event was held from 15-16 August 2025 at Jack Botes Hall in Polokwane.Learners from across the Capricorn Region showcased their creativity and innovation in 13 categories, with the best nine projects set to represent the district at the National Finals in September 2025.
2025 Regional Awards
1. Youngest Female Participant: Naledi Rametse (Grade 5) – Mashupye-Tladi Primary School
2. Youngest Male Participant: Koki Tibane (Grade 6) – Rev MP Malatji Primary School
3. Highest Primary School Participation: Rev MP Malatji Primary School
4. Highest Secondary School Participation: Capricorn Secondary School
5. Highest Bronze Medalist: Kgodiso Mabale – SJ Van Der Merwe Technical School
6. Highest Silver Medalist: Tshehla Mmeteng – LEAP Science & Maths School
7. Highest Gold Medalist: Lethabo Kgete – Moleshatlou Secondary School
8. Best Mentoring Teacher (Primary): K.C. Nong – Rev MP Malatji Primary School
9. Best Mentoring Teacher (Secondary): N.B. Mojapelo – Capricorn Secondary School
10. Deep Rural Participating School: Moshidi Primary School
2025 Eskom Special Awards
1. Best Female: Lesego Mokgabudu (Grade 11) – HTS Tom Naudé Secondary School
Ngobeni Nkateko (Grade 11) – Capricorn Secondary School
2. Best Innovation: Mokgadi Ralefeta (Grade 12) – Dendron Secondary School
3. Best Energy Project: Kgabo Monama (Grade 9) – HTS Tom Naudé Secondary School
4. Best Development Project: Khutso Manogo & Mahlatji Mashabela (Grade 11) – Sehlaku Secondary School
The Expo not only celebrated scientific excellence, but also highlighted the district’s commitment to nurturing innovation, energy solutions, and youth talent that will shape the future.
