Four young scientists from the Eskom Expo Namakwa Region are preparing to showcase their research at the 2026 Eskom Expo International Science Fair.

The team includes Kaila Viljoen and Elizabeth de Kock from Calvinia Primary School, and Unonhlanhla Smit and Alishè Malgas from Carnarvon High School.

The pupils will join 316 young scientists from 35 Eskom Expo regions across all nine provinces at the national event.

The International Science Fair is being held from 29 September to 2 October at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre.

The event will also include 24 international participants from countries including Brazil, India, Ireland, Namibia, China, Ghana and Mozambique.

The Northern Cape contingent includes learners from schools across Kimberley, Kalahari and Namakwa.