T he 2026 Science Week, organised in partnership with the Harry Gwala District Department of Basic Education, has expanded significantly from 3,000 learners and 40 schools in 2025. This year's theme is "From Knowledge to Action: Using STEMI to Build Sustainable and Climate Resilient Communities," moving beyond introducing learners to science and challenging them to apply their knowledge to real problems their communities face.

New venues including Mt Currie and Samaria Circuits have joined returning locations Kokstad, Mzimkhulu, Ixopo, and Pholela. Participating organisations include SANSA, the CSIR, the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (Necsa), UNISA Robotics, and the SA Astronomical Observatory. Topics covered include AI, robotics, satellite data, disaster management, renewable energy, and nuclear science.