Young SA scientists headed for international science fair

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Town high school learner is among two young South African scientists set to showcase cutting-edge research on the world stage when they compete at the Taiwan International Science Fair later this month.Yu-Yao Chen, 16, a Grade 11 learner at Curro Durbanville High School, will represent the country alongside Karabo Mpuru, 17, a former learner at Northern Academy in Polokwane. The pair earned the opportunity after excelling at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists.

The international science fair will take place from January 31 to February 7 at the National Taiwan Science Education Centre in Taipei. The learners will travel under the guidance of delegation leader Toinette Horn, the Eskom Expo Stellenbosch Regional Science Fair director.