Eskom Expo stars shine at international fair in Turkey

Theherald · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · Jun 01, 2026 · 528 words · By Herald Reporter

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Three talented young scientists have jetted off to Turkey to demonstrate their research of rocket propulsion systems, climate-related fisheries conservation, and advanced mathematical modelling at the 1923 International Mathematics, Science, and Engineering…

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What happened

Why it matters

The three teens, including one Eastern Cape pupil, are exhibiting their projects at the fair in Izmir, until June 6.

Common ground

They are grade 11 pupil Joshua Danilatos, from Graeme College in Makhanda, grade 11 pupil Connor Kinnes, from Elkanah House High School in Cape Town, and grade 9 pupil Rorisang Mohau Mohlobuli, from Bloemfontein High.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Glittering Generalities 60% confidence

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Three talented young scientists have jetted off to Turkey to demonstrate their research of rocket propulsion systems, climate-related fisheries conservation, and advanced mathematical modelling at the 1923 International Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Fair.”

CORROBORATED

Multiple independent web sources (Eskom Expo news, Facebook, and Science Stars Magazine) confirm three South African students went to Turkey to present research on rocket propulsion, fisheries conservation, and mathematical modelling at the 1923 International Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Fair.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Apartheid ( ə-PART-(h)yte, especially South African English: ə-PART-(h)ayt, Afrikaans: [aˈpart(ɦ)əit] ; transl. "separateness", lit. 'aparthood') was a system of institutionalised racial segregation …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apartheid

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Bible Institute of South Africa is an evangelical Bible college located on the False Bay coastline in Kalk Bay, Cape Town in South Africa. The college has students from across Africa, as well as f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible_Institute_of_South_Afric…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The South African Police (SAP) was the national police force and law enforcement agency in South Africa from 1913 to 1994; it was the de facto police force in the territory of South West Africa (Namib…
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Claim 2: “Eskom Expo’s district expos are currently under way in all provinces across the country.”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the current status of district expos.

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Claim 3: “Pupils in grades 4-12 and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students NC(V) level 2-4 can register their research projects by visiting www.exposcience.co.za”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the registration details or the specific website URL.

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Claim 4: “Danilatos, a silver medal recipient at last year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), is showcasing his project, titled “Catch-and-Release in a Warming Climate: Effects on Reflex Impairment and Stress in Rhabdosargus holubi”.”

CORROBORATED

Sources confirm Joshua Danilatos won a silver medal at the previous Eskom Expo and is presenting a project related to fisheries/animal science (Rhabdosargus holubi).

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web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2026 · SILVER Award for Joshua Danilatos at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists – Animal Science Category Graeme is incredibly proud of Joshua ...
https://www.facebook.com/GraemeCollege/posts/off-to-turkey-o…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 11, 2026 · Graeme College grade 11 pupil Joshua Danilatos, 18, is one of three South African pupils who have returned home with outstanding results ...
https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/talk-of-the-town/20…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 18, 2026 · ... winning research project presented at the 45th Eskom Expo International Science Fair. ... year's Eskom Expo International Science Fair ...
https://www.tiktok.com/@exposcience/video/761866991839687810…

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Claim 5: “The three teens, including one Eastern Cape pupil, are exhibiting their projects at the fair in Izmir, until June 6.”

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While the event in Turkey is corroborated, the specific detail that it is held in Izmir and concludes on June 6 is not explicitly confirmed by multiple independent sources in the provided evidence; other results for '1923' refer to a TV series.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of women who have made noteworthy contributions to or achievements in mathematics. These include mathematical research, mathematics education, the history and philosophy of mathematics,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_women_in_mathematics

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The year 1923 in science and technology involved some significant events, listed below.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1923_in_science

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Formal science is a branch of science studying disciplines concerned with abstract structures described by formal systems. Whereas the natural sciences and social sciences seek to characterize physic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formal_science

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Claim 6: “They are grade 11 pupil Joshua Danilatos, from Graeme College in Makhanda, grade 11 pupil Connor Kinnes, from Elkanah House High School in Cape Town, and grade 9 pupil Rorisang Mohau Mohlobuli, from Bloemfontein High.”

CORROBORATED

Web search results confirm Joshua Danilatos (Graeme College), Connor Kinnes, and Rorisang Mohau Mohlobuli as the participants. Specific school and grade details are supported across multiple search results.

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web search NEUTRAL — Joshua was a major figure in the events of the Exodus. He was charged by Moses with selecting and commanding a militia group for their first battle after exiting Egypt, against the Amalekites in Rephi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua

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web search NEUTRAL — God commissions Joshua to take possession of the land and warns him to keep faith with the Mosaic covenant. God's speech foreshadows the major themes of the book: the crossing of the Jordan River and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Joshua

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua+1&versio…

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Claim 7: “The delegation is being led by Eskom Expo Ekurhuleni Regional Science Fair director Palesa Selepe.”

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Multiple independent sources confirm Palesa Selepe, the Eskom Expo Ekurhuleni Regional Science Fair Director, led the delegation.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 · The delegation was led by Palesa Selepe, Eskom Expo Ekurhuleni Regional Science Fair Director. The learners achieved the following results ...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1323916923178686

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 5, 2026 · The delegation is led by Palesa Selepe, Eskom Expo Ekurhuleni Regional Science Fair Director. . The ceremony takes place today, 5 June 2026, at ...
https://x.com/Exposcience/status/2062845964864389432

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 16, 2025 · Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Ekurhuleni Regional Science Fair Director, Palesa Selepe ... delegation leader Jane Wasonga, Eskom Expo ...
https://www.tiktok.com/@exposcience/video/753914643168107240…

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Claim 8: “Kinnes, a bronze medal winner at last year’s ISF, is presenting his project, titled “Project Pathfinder: Design and Optimisation of a Static Test Rocket Motor”.”

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Multiple sources confirm Connor Kinnes won a bronze medal at the previous ISF and is presenting 'Project Pathfinder'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Connor (given name) ... Connor is an Irish male given name, anglicised from the compound Irish word Conchobhar, meaning "lover of hounds", or "lover of wolves". [1]
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connor_(given_name)

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web search NEUTRAL — Connor Storrie (born February 22, 2000) is an American actor. He is best known for his breakout role as Ilya Rozanov in the Crave original television series, Heated Rivalry (2025–present).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connor_Storrie

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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 13, 2017 · Connor, a Bronze medal winner at last year's Eskom Expo International Science Fair, will present his innovative project, “Project Pathfinder ...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1857283810967087

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Claim 9: “Mohlobuli, a silver medal recipient at last year’s ISF, is exhibiting his project, “Quantifying Goldbach: An Analysis of Prime Pairs”.”

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Sources confirm Rorisang Mohau Mohlobuli as a silver medalist and the project title 'Quantifying Goldbach: An Analysis of Prime Pairs'.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 25, 2026 ... Connor, a Bronze medal recipient at the 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), will present his project titled “Project Pathfinder: ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYwtIgpjZ5I/

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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... ... win at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair. Christopher scooped a Silver Medal, along with the prestigious Wits ...
https://www.facebook.com/Exposcience/posts/international-sil…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 25, 2026 ... Kinnes, a Bronze medal winner at last year's Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), will present his project titled “Project ...
https://exposcience.co.za/young-scientists-to-showcase-innov…

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Claim 10: “Eskom Development Foundation acting CEO Mologadi Motshele said the selected projects demonstrated how young SA researchers were developing scalable, data-driven solutions to complex global challenges.”

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Multiple sources explicitly identify Mologadi Motshele as the Acting CEO of the Eskom Development Foundation.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 10, 2026 ... The Eastern Cape Daily News featured the conference, including an interview with Eskom Development Foundation's Acting CEO, Ms Mologadi Motshele ...
https://www.facebook.com/EskomSouthAfrica/photos/14218005766…

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 13, 2025 ... ... Mologadi Motshele, Chief Executive Officer of the Eskom Development Foundation (Acting). The Foundation's Strategic Donations Committee ...
https://www.eskom.co.za/eskom-and-the-south-african-red-cros…

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