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Khanyisa learners shine at Eskom Science Expo

Khanyisa Education Centre celebrates young science stars after three learners scoop top honours at the Eskom Science Expo.

October 30, 2025

Tintswalo Shipalana 1 minute read

A learner receives his prize at the Eskom Expo. — Khanimambo Hlaneki wins a gold medal.

LIMPOPO – Three learners from Khanyisa Education Centre made an impression at the Eskom Science Expo held in Boksburg during the recent school holidays.

Khanimambo Hlaneki, a Gr 10 learner, excelled by winning the FFS Refiners Award, the Top of the Category Award, and a gold medal in the Physics, Astronomy, and Space Sciences category.

Her schoolmates also performed exceptionally well. Khanimamba Ndlovu (Gr 12) earned a bronze medal in the Computer Science category, while Asimah Bux (Gr 9) took home a bronze medal in the Environmental Sciences category.

The Mopani district finalists in Boksburg.

Science teacher Mathildah Musingarimi expressed pride in her learners’ achievements.

“I feel very happy and want Khanyisa Education Centre learners to reach even greater heights,” she told the Herald. “I am also grateful to the parents for their continued support, as well as the encouragement from the school management.”

The Eskom Science Expo is a multi-level competition that begins at school level and progresses through regional, national, and international stages, providing young scientists with a platform to showcase their innovation and research skills.

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October 30, 2025

Tintswalo Shipalana 1 minute read

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Tintswalo Shipalana, a journalist for the Letaba Herald, has been in the media industry for over a decade. She started her journey in radio, but ended up in print which is her first love. She joined the Herald newspaper as a cadet in 2016, where she graduated with a journalism qualification from the Caxton Training Academy. She also has a qualification in Feature Writing from the University of Cape Town and a Media Management qualification from Wits University. She is completing her BA Communication Science degree with UNISA. She sleeps well at night knowing she is a voice to the voiceless and her work contributes to promoting local talent, businesses and service delivery. Her love for her community keeps her working hard every day.