SAASTA walked away with two awards from Sasol Techno X, an annual science festival organised by Sasol in collaboration with Boithjorisong Science Centre. The festival, one of the largest in the country, attracted 23 646 learners, 975 educators and 1 389 members of the public from all nine provinces. It took place in Sasolburg from 15 to 19 August.

SAASTA had a big presence with interactive exhibitions, the Great South African Inventions exhibit (which was awarded as second best exhibit), astronomy presentations and various workshops.

The highlight of the festival was the exhibitors’ award function where participants received awards in recognition of outstanding contributions. SAASTA competed in four categories, namely Science Shows, Exhibitions and Demonstrations, Workshops and Astronomy Presentation. SAASTA was awarded the Certificate of Recognition for contributing to the development of a generation of learners who are smarter, more knowledgeable, entrepreneurial and productive, and for second place for best exhibition by a government organisation.