Unity in Africa Foundation

08/10/2026

From practising interview answers to sitting across from a potential future employer… a big step towards an engineering career. 💙

Last week, our SIP event brought the iGEMS holiday programme to a close with an important day for our Grade 12 learners.

After preparing and developing their interview skills, learners met with prospective engineering companies for interviews for their year of work — an internship that forms Phase 2 of the iGEMS journey, before they embark on university studies.

It is an opportunity to put their preparation into practice, share their ambitions and take another step from classroom learning towards the working world. 🛠️

Thank you to all our member companies for giving your time and helping create these opportunities for our young people.

Well done to our learners for stepping up, embracing the challenge and showing your potential. We are proud of you. 💙

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

Behind every future engineer is a teacher who helped them believe it was possible. 💙

This World Teachers’ Day, iGEMS celebrates the teachers who encourage curiosity, make challenging concepts understandable and help young people recognise their potential.

Thank you for explaining that maths problem one more time, making science come alive and offering encouragement when a learner feels like giving up. These everyday moments can make a lasting difference.

To the teachers supporting our iGEMS learners, and every teacher helping young people find their way, we appreciate your patience, dedication and care. You are an important part of their journey, from the classroom to the opportunities that lie ahead. 📚

Happy World Teachers’ Day, with gratitude from all of us at iGEMS.

05/10/2026

What does engineering sound like? For our Grade 11 learners, this holiday programme session offered a whole new answer. 🎙️

Cornelius Poisat from Algoa FM introduced our learners to the engineering behind music, broadcasting, live events and production, opening their eyes to career possibilities many had never considered.

His demonstrations had everyone captivated, especially when one of our learners took the mic and he showed how different sound techniques could bring out the range in her voice. 🎶

His message to our learners was simple:

“Find what interests you and follow that passion.”

Thank you, Cornelius, for sharing your knowledge, enthusiasm and a glimpse into the world of sound and systems engineering. You reminded our learners that engineering can take them places they may never have imagined. 💙

01/10/2026

Helping young minds see where their potential could take them. 💡

Thank you to Dedisa for hosting our iGEMS learners for a site visit and offering them a valuable glimpse into the power generation industry.

Seeing a workplace first-hand brings learning to life, sparks curiosity and helps our learners understand the role engineering plays in keeping our communities and industries running.

Thank you for opening your doors, sharing your expertise and helping our learners imagine their own futures in engineering. 💙

01/10/2026

A little water, plenty of thinking and a whole lot of teamwork. 💧

Our iGEMS learners put their problem-solving skills to the test in the Water Equilibrium Competition with SANRAL, Labco and GIBB.

The challenge? Build a network of pipes that distributes water equally between three collection points. Teams had to plan, build, test and adjust their designs so that each container received the same amount of water. It sounds simple, but getting that balance right takes careful thinking and collaboration.

The competition ended with a tie for both first and second place. Congratulations to our joint winners and runners-up, and well done to every learner who took part. Your teamwork, determination and creative thinking deserve to be celebrated. 👏

This is hands-on learning that brings maths, science and engineering to life, encouraging our learners to explore ideas, learn from mistakes and work together towards a solution. 🛠️

Thank you to SANRAL, Labco and GIBB for helping our learners turn theory into practice and making this experience possible. 💙

30/09/2026

Testing # 2 000 000 😅

Our iGEMS learners are putting their problem-solving skills to the test today in the Water Equilibrium Competition with SANRAL, Labco and GIBB.

30/09/2026

Is the water flowing equally?

Our iGEMS learners are putting their problem-solving skills to the test today in the Water Equilibrium Competition with SANRAL, Labco and GIBB.

SANRAL

30/09/2026

There’s something special about seeing engineering beyond the classroom. ⚙️

Thank you to ISUZU South Africa for welcoming our iGEMS learners for a site visit and giving them a closer look at the world of automotive manufacturing.

Opportunities like these help our learners connect their studies with the workplace, explore possible career paths and better understand the skills needed in industry.

We appreciate your team’s time and willingness to share your knowledge with the next generation of engineering talent. 💙