PEPPS college excels at IT Olympiad with five gold certificates
This year's Talent Search Olympiad saw 201 schools and 19 630 learners competing, with PEPPS achieving an outstanding haul of five gold, 16 silver, and 68 bronze certificates.
POLOKWANE – Rethabile Maepa from PEPPS College achieved the highest score at the school in the 2025 IITPSA Olympiad, securing an impressive 82%.
She previously earned a perfect 100% in the first round of the 2024 Programming Olympiad.
Other learners who received gold certificates include Sameeha Hassim, Tharane Phogole, Katlego Matlonya and Lebopeng Chuene.
Computer Talent, a prestigious national Olympiad organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA), showcased the computational thinking skills of young minds across the country.
This year’s Talent Search Olympiad saw 201 schools and 19 630 learners competing, with PEPPS achieving an outstanding haul of five gold, 16 silver, and 68 bronze certificates.
This success was made possible under the guidance of CAT and IT teacher Believe Singano, who is dedicated to orchestrating the olympiads at PEPPS with precision and passion.
“The IITPSA Olympiads are more than just a competition; they serve as a launchpad for future pioneers in science, IT, and mathematics. The top 50% of participants in each grade earn certifications, marking them among the brightest computational thinkers in the country,” he explained.
Singano said that PEPPS is not only focused on winning but also on preparing learners for a world transformed by technology.
“This year’s achievements are a testament to hard work, expert mentorship, and a love for innovation. As we celebrate our learners’ success, we look forward to the contributions these young visionaries will make in the digital age,” he added.
