Limpopo young scientist receives bronze at international event

Young scientist Karabo Mpuru, from Lebowakgomo in Limpopo, received Third Prize with her innovative research project at the prestigious Taiwan International Science Fair [TISF].

The event, which had a total of 667 learners and teachers from 32 countries around the world competing, took place at the National Taiwan Science Education Center in Taipei from 31 January to 7 February 2026.

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The 17-year-old former learner at Northern Academy in Polokwane showcased her research project entitled “Finding the Constant Difference in an Arithmetic Sequence”.

“It’s a reminder of the hard work I put in. I loved the entire trip to Taiwan, especially Culture Night,” said Karabo as she reflected on the experience.

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“It was exciting to receive candies and dance to music from different countries. My favourite performance was from Japan, because I was able to join in and dance along.

“It was also wonderful to visit the many temples and experience making and drinking the traditional tea of the Hakka people,” she said.

Mpuru was part of the two young scientists from South Africa, including Yu-Yao Chen, a Grade 11 learner at Curro Durbanville High School in Cape Town, who also finished third for her individual research project.

South Africa participates in the event annually through the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, as it offers local learners an opportunity to present their research to their peers from other countries, while promoting cross-cultural communication and educational exchange.