Eskom Expo Welkom Region

02/10/2026

The achievements of South Africa’s young scientists took centre stage at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) Grand Awards Ceremony, where medal winners were recognised following an exciting week of research, judging and scientific exchange.

Young scientists received Bronze, Silver and Gold medals, along with Highly Commended certificates for projects across the 13 Eskom Expo scientific categories, marking the culmination of months of research, testing, feedback and project development.

Click here for medal winners: https://exposcience.co.za/medal-winners-celebrated-at-the-2026-eskom-expo-international-science-fair/

02/10/2026

And with that, the Welkom Region is heading home… Till next year ISF, thanks for the memories and a truly good time! 💙🥹💫

02/10/2026

Well done Helené Fourie for receiving a silwer medal for her project in Plant Sciences as well as for receiving a Eskom Merit bursary.

02/10/2026

Well done to Bontle Mokoena for receiving a Silver Medal for her project in Mathematics as well as the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Awards for Best Projects on Environmental Monitoring!

02/10/2026

Well done Philip Bryssau for being awarded a Silver Medal for his project in Social Sciences!

02/10/2026

Well Done to Tshego Seane for getting a Bronze for her project in Earth Sciences.

02/10/2026

The moment we’ve been waiting for is almost here! Join us live for the 2026 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) Grand Awards Ceremony, where the achievements of our young scientists will take centre stage.

After days of presenting research, facing the judges, exchanging ideas and making new connections, it is time to find out who will take home the medals and top awards at ISF 2026.

Friday, 2 October 2026 | 08:45

Watch the Grand Awards Ceremony live here:
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/dAUGev0HHVs?feature=share
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/

Good luck to all our young scientists!

Start with an idea. See how far it can take you.

01/10/2026

Congratulations to Helené Fourie from Trio High School in the Welkom Region, Free State, who has been provisionally awarded an Eskom merit bursary following her achievement at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) Special Awards Ceremony.

The bursary recognises outstanding academic performance, innovation and achievement. The award is subject to confirmation of Helené’s final National Senior Certificate results and compliance with Eskom’s bursary and admission requirements.

Congratulations, Helené!

01/10/2026

Well done Bontle! 💙

Congratulations to the winners of the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Awards for Best Projects on Environmental Monitoring at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), with each winner receiving a tablet computer valued at R5 000:

· Mikaela van der Merwe, KZN Far North Region
· Jané Swanepoel, North Coast KZN Region
· Bontle Mokoena, Welkom Region

Congratulations to all three young scientists on this special recognition!

01/10/2026