{"id":299529,"date":"2026-06-08T13:46:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/?p=299529"},"modified":"2026-06-08T13:49:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:49:28","slug":"eastern-cape-young-scientist-achieves-top-honours-at-international-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/eastern-cape-young-scientist-achieves-top-honours-at-international-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Eastern Cape learner wins international gold in science fair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>MAKHANDA, Eastern Cape<\/strong> &#8211; An Eastern Cape young scientist has earned international recognition after winning gold in the Chemistry category at the International Mathematics, Science and Engineering Fair (IMSEF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition was held in Izmir, Turkey, from 1 to 6 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joshua Danilatos, a Grade 11 learner from Graeme College in Makhanda, was among three South African learners selected to participate in the prestigious international event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The delegation also included Connor Kinnes, a Grade 11 learner from Elkanah House High School in Cape Town and Rorisang Mohau Mohlobuli, a Grade 9 learner from Ho\u00ebrskool Bloemfontein in the Free State. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team was led by Palesa Selepe, Eskom Expo Ekurhuleni Regional Science Fair Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"299530\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/eastern-cape-young-scientist-achieves-top-honours-at-international-fair\/team-sa-in-ephesus-02-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Team-SA-in-Ephesus-02-2-scaled.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1780403609&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Team SA in Ephesus 02 (2)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Palesa Selepe, Eskom Expo Ekurhuleni Regional Science Fair Director, included Connor Kinnes, a Grade 11 learner from Elkanah House High School in Cape Town, Joshua Danilatos, a Grade 11 learner from Graeme College in Makhanda and , and Rorisang Mohau Mohlobuli, a Grade 9 learner from Ho\u00ebrskool Bloemfontein.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Team-SA-in-Ephesus-02-2-1024x768.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Team-SA-in-Ephesus-02-2-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Palesa Selepe, Eskom Expo Ekurhuleni Regional Science Fair Director, included Connor Kinnes, a Grade 11 learner from Elkanah House High School in Cape Town, Joshua Danilatos, a Grade 11 learner from Graeme College in Makhanda and , and Rorisang Mohau Mohlobuli, a Grade 9 learner from Ho\u00ebrskool Bloemfontein.\" class=\"wp-image-299530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Team-SA-in-Ephesus-02-2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Team-SA-in-Ephesus-02-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Team-SA-in-Ephesus-02-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Team-SA-in-Ephesus-02-2-1320x990.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Team-SA-in-Ephesus-02-2-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Palesa Selepe, Eskom Expo Ekurhuleni Regional Science Fair Director, included Connor Kinnes, a Grade 11 learner from Elkanah House High School in Cape Town, Joshua Danilatos, a Grade 11 learner from Graeme College in Makhanda and , and Rorisang Mohau Mohlobuli, a Grade 9 learner from Ho\u00ebrskool Bloemfontein.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Danilatos (18) received first place and a gold medal in the Chemistry category for his project, <em>\u201cCatch-and-Release in a Warming Climate: Effects on Reflex Impairment and Stress in Rhabdosargus holubi\u201d<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His research investigated the impact of rising water temperatures on the physiological stress and reflex impairment experienced by Cape stumpnose fish following catch-and-release events, providing insights for fisheries conservation and management in a warming climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on his achievement, Danilatos said the recognition made the hard work worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWinning felt really great. I also felt really lucky and privileged to be able to experience it. It made all the hard work and long hours invested in the project worth it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He described visiting the ancient city of Ephesus, believed to be the home of the Apostle John and the Virgin Mary, as a highlight of his trip to Turkey and valued the opportunity to connect with fellow participants from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI tasted many different cultural foods. I also enjoyed seeing the various countries\u2019 traditional dances and how they are all unique and different.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His advice to future participants was to pursue projects that genuinely interest them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJust follow your passion and always work hard. If you are investigating a topic that interests you, it will be a lot easier and more enjoyable and won\u2019t even feel like work. Always believe in yourself and your project and make the entire experience an enjoyable one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Africa\u2019s other representatives also achieved outstanding results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kinnes (17) received first place and a gold medal in the Engineering category and was awarded best project in Engineering for his project, <em>\u201cProject Pathfinder: Design and Optimisation of a Static Test Rocket Motor\u201d<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohlobuli (15) received second place and a silver medal in the Mathematics category for his project, <em>\u201cQuantifying Goldbach: An Analysis of Prime Pairs\u201d<\/em>, which explored mathematical modelling related to Goldbach\u2019s Conjecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parthy Chetty, executive director of Eskom Expo for Young Scientists NPO, said the learners&#8217; outstanding achievements at IMSEF show what sustained investment in STEM education and youth development can deliver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Their success highlights the 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