Mbuthuma “The Problem Solver” Aims to Turn Plastic into Life-saving Marine Equipment
Driven by a life-threatening asthma episode experienced by his cousin, as well as the challenge of their schoolbooks getting wet during rainy trips to school, Mthokozisi Mbuthuma was inspired to create a waterproof school bag with an attached raincoat. Designed to support rural children who walk long distances to school, his innovation has earned him […]
Innovation Challenge Runner-up Creates Invention to Uplift Communities
Inspired by two major challenges in South Africa, the growing problem of plastic pollution and a difficulty in accessing affordable housing, Siyanda Sibiya is confident that his invention will tackle the issues the country is currently facing. From Vryheid, Emondlo, backed by his academic background that has equipped him with skills in production, quality management, […]
Innovation Challenge Top Winner Ready to Conquer the World with His Invention
“Yes, I strongly believe Wavecoin is a sustainable solution for the future.” Those are some of the words spoken by Mthobisi Mbatha who claimed 1st position in the Marine Plastic Innovation category of the Marine Youth Innovation Challenge recently held by the EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC). Mbatha who walked away with funding valued at R50 […]