Four exceptional young scientists from Johannesburg and Cape Town have earned the honour of representing South Africa at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2025. These learners, winners of the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, will present their cutting-edge research projects on the world stage, showcasing the innovation and talent of South Africa’s youth.
Learners to Represent South Africa in the USA
Set to take place from 10 to 16 May 2025 in Columbus, Ohio, USA, ISEF is the world’s largest pre-college STEM competition. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the event will welcome over 1,800 students from Grades 9 to 12 representing more than 60 countries and nearly every U.S. state.
MORE ABOUT: Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2025
South African Young Scientists to Shine at Regeneron ISEF 2025
The South African team will be accompanied by Innocent Marume, the Eskom Expo’s Mpumalanga Provincial Coordinator.
The four learners are:
Ismaail (Miles) Hassen, 17
Greenside High School
Grade 11
Johannesburg
Salusiwe Mxayiya, 17
Luhlaza High School
Grade 12
Cape Town
Naveera Chana, 14
Tesseract Homeschool
Grade 9
Johannesburg AND
Binyameen (Bini) Mohamedy, 18
UJ Metropolitan Academy
Grade 12
Gauteng South
Celebrating Youth Innovation and Scientific Excellence
Acting CEO of the Eskom Development Foundation, Ms Mologadi Motshele, expressed pride in the learners, saying:
“THE INCLUSION OF SOUTH AFRICAN LEARNERS AT ISEF HIGHLIGHTS THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD OF LOCAL RESEARCH. ESKOM REMAINS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING FUTURE SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS THROUGH THE ESKOM EXPO.”
ISEF 2025: Celebrating Global STEM Excellence
Dr Krishnie Naidoo, Eskom Expo Academic Director, added:
“OUR YOUTH ARE ADDRESSING KEY GLOBAL ISSUES SUCH AS SUSTAINABILITY AND INCLUSIVITY. THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS SHOW THERE ARE NO LIMITS WHEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY.”
Get Involved: Eskom Expo Registrations Now Open
District-level Eskom Expo events are underway across all provinces. Learners in Grades 4 to 12 and TVET students (NC(V) Level 2–4) are invited to submit their research projects. Visit www.exposcience.co.za to register and be part of South Africa’s future in STEM.
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