A grade 12 pupil from Limpopo has walked away with a bursary, a laptop and tablet at the Water and Sanitation Education Programme (WSEP) award ceremony.
Nzumbululo Todani, a pupil from Mbilwi Secondary School in Thohoyandou, was awarded first place among his peers from other schools during the award ceremony hosted by the department of water and sanitation at Anew Hotel & Convention Centre in Ekurhuleni on Thursday.
The grade 12 pupil was part of those who received bursaries from the department for their presentations in the Aqua Enduro category.
“Aqua Enduro is a department of water and sanitation initiative to address the skills shortage in the scientific and engineering disciplines within the water sector at grassroots level.
“It seeks to engage young people in mental and physical activities that test their intellectual capabilities and stamina while learning about water and having fun,” said the department’s head of communications Mandla Mathebula.
The department awarded comprehensive bursaries to 54 pupils, while the Water Research Commission sponsored laptops and tablets.
This competition brought together more than 300 pupils from across the country.
Deputy minister David Mahlobo, while giving his keynote address, emphasised the importance of investing in young people as an investment for the future.
Nandi Ntini
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