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Kimberley’s youth showcase engineering skills in bridge contest

Noordkaap Bulletin

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12 Jun 2025

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Bridge building team — On Saturday, 7 June, high school teams participated in the South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE) provincial bridge building competition in the Diamond Pavilion Shopping Mall in Kimberley. From early on in the day, the teams commenced to plan and construct their bridges, using dowel sticks, glue, and a piece of string. The ultimate test took place later the afternoon when each bridge was put to the test with weights. The competition was initiated by SAICE in 1991, and 34 years later, it is still going strong. It has enjoyed many successes and enjoyed by learners from across the country. On Saturday, a Gr.12 trio of the Technical High School (THS) Kimberley took first place. They are, from the left, Outlwile Mohlakoana, Keamogetswe Lekwene, and Letshego Macomo. Last year, this same team made it to second place. They will participate as finalists in the national competition in Gauteng. The team of the Kimberley Boys’ High School took second place, with another team of the THS Kimberley securing third place. Photo: Helena Barnard

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