David Lewis, Noah MacNab, and Daniel-Reid Diedericks earned substantial accolades at the inaugural Mayor's Science and Innovation Fair, held on Saturday October 14.

The project undertaken by Lewis and MacNab skilfully converts carbon dioxide into soap, which earned third place overall, winning the duo a R10 000 cash prize. Additionally, the Mayor contributed a R20 000 cash prize to the school which will further solidify the science department and Democritus Society's commitment to advancing scientific endeavours. This victory adds another layer to the Democritus Society’s aim to excel in science and engineering projects, building on their previous success in winning R5 000 in a bridge-building competition. Although Daniel-Reid Diedericks did not secure an individual prize, his project was included among the top 20. 

 

The Mayor's Science and Innovation Fair was launched with the aim of igniting scientific curiosity among Cape Town’s youth and has made a stellar start in nurturing a new generation of scientific innovators. The accomplishments of these boys, backed by the unwavering support of the Democritus Society and the Science Department, highlight their potential to make significant contributions in the field of science.