George high school learner takes water-saving invention to the global stage

Cape Town – Heatherlands High School Grade 10 learner Unam Halam has showcased the talent of South African youth at World Water Week in Stockholm.

Hailing from George, Unam this week presented the Drop Saver intervention tool that she and her partner Faith Claasen created to curb water leaks.

The 16-year-old presented the intervention at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition, where she competed with learners from 30 countries who shared innovations focused on water-based solutions. The winner will be announced today.

Marissa Murphy, the Heatherlands High School teacher who worked with the girls and accompanied Unam to Stockholm, said the learners identified a dripping tap at their…

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