South Africa, Sept. 16 -- WRO participation in South Africa has grown from around 40 teams when the national competition launched in 2010 to approximately 1,800 teams in 2025.

The International Final brings together the top teams qualifying through WRO competitions worldwide. Last year, the final in Singapore drew 595 teams from 91 countries.

"Hosting the International Final means South African students get to compete on the world stage without leaving home. Between now and 2028, we want to include many more of our young people into the wonderful world of robotics and competitions," said Danie Heymans, national organiser of WRO South Africa, run under the custodianship of the Resolute Foundation.

"We want to include many more of our yo...