A total of 80 top-performing Gr. 11 and Gr. 12 mathematics and science learners in the Northern Cape were awarded laptops and tablets by the provincial Department of Education in collaboration with Stellenbosch University.
The department said that 40 Gr. 11 top achievers were issued with tablets, while 40 Gr. 12 top achievers received laptops. The recipients of these devices had to achieve 70% and above in both mathematics and science to be eligible for selection to the programme.
Due to Covid-19, the top-achievers’ camps had to be suspended and in its place, learners received these devices.
