{
  "id": 19329350,
  "title": "Power players: Three Durban primary schools win R100 000 in energy-efficiency prizes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/power-players-three-durban-primary-schools-win-r100-000-in-energy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T12:17:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/education/2026-11-10-power-players-three-durban-primary-schools-win-r100-000-in-energy-efficiency-prizes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three primary schools in Durban have been awarded R100 000 in energy efficiency prizes as part of eThekwini Municipality's 2026/2027 Energy Efficiency Schools Competition. The competition, themed \"Saving Energy Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow\", challenged Grade 5 to 7 learners to submit posters and perform plays showcasing practical ways to use electricity responsibly.\n\nSunford Primary School took home first and second place in the poster category, winning products worth R50 000. Elangabini Primary School received energy efficiency interventions valued at R30 000, while St Theresa's R.C. Primary School, a 101-year-old institution, was awarded R20 000 for its engaging plays.\n\nThe Department of Electricity and Energy highlighted the importance of young people playing a crucial role in shaping South Africa's energy future, urging them to become ambassadors of responsible energy use in their schools, homes, and communities. Principal Simpson of St Theresa's R.C. Primary School expressed gratitude for the support, recognizing the school's 101-year history and the participants' dedication during the school holidays.\n\nThe winning schools will utilize their prizes to introduce projects that reduce energy consumption and foster sustainable practices, as part of the municipality's ongoing Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Mitigation Programme. This initiative aims to build environmental awareness among young people, demonstrating that creating a more sustainable future often begins with simple choices made at school and at home.",
  "summary": "Three Durban primary schools will receive energy-saving products and interventions worth R100 000 after their pupils won eThekwini Municipality’s 2026/2027 Energy Efficiency Schools Competition.",
  "key_points": [
    "Three Durban primary schools win R100 000 in energy efficiency prizes.",
    "Sunford Primary School and Elangabini Primary School win first and second in poster category.",
    "St Theresa's R.C. Primary School wins R20 000 for engaging plays."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}