Redhill alumni win gold at Sustainathon

A team of Redhill School alumni has won first place at the prestigious TCS South Africa Sustainathon 2024, held at the Stellenbosch Sustainability Institute.

The winning team – Talha Niazi (MBBCh – Wits), Christopher Blignaut (BBusSc – UCT), and Ethan Tilney (Elec Eng – NMU) – all from the Redhill Class of 2021, developed an innovative solar-powered cold chain storage solution to address energy challenges in the medical sector.

Drawing on their diverse academic backgrounds in medicine, business, and engineering, the team designed a groundbreaking solution that impressed a global panel of judges.

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Their multidisciplinary approach highlighted the power of collaborative problem-solving and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world sustainability challenges.

Redhill School executive head Joseph Gerassi expressed his immense pride in the team’s achievement. “Seeing our Redhill alumni thrive beyond school is always a proud moment, but watching them take on the world and emerge victorious, especially in the innovation space, making a real impact globally, is a special moment for the Redhill community.”

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He added that this victory is a true reflection of the critical thinking, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration fostered at Redhill School. “It is inspiring to see Redhill alumni continuing to make an impact long after leaving the school’s campus. Proving that the skills and values instilled at Redhill extend far beyond the classroom.”

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