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Participants from the West Coast include Tiaan Lamminga from Curro Langebaan, Carla Conradie from Hopefield High School, Duran Farmer from Vredendal High School, Maritza Harmse from Hopefield High School and Dawid Bierman from Swartland High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mologadi Motshele, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Eskom Development Foundation said Eskom\u2019s CSI investment into STEMI is more than a financial contribution, but a direct commitment to changing lives. &#8220;By enabling more than 17,000 learners to participate in Eskom Expo this year, the programme is giving opportunities to young people who would otherwise not have access to such platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Parthy Chetty, Eskom Expo Executive Director, said that the International Science Fair 2025 is set to ignite global curiosity and celebrate innovation from young minds across the world. &#8220;Hosted in Kempton Park, this landmark event brings together brilliant young scientists, esteemed researchers, and visionary sponsors for a week of discovery, collaboration, and recognition. 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