Siyabulela Xuza

Siyabulela Xuza
Born Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Education St. John's College
Alma mater Harvard University

Siyabulela Xuza is a South African born scientist. He has a minor planet named after him.[1]

Siyabulela Lethuxolo Xuza was born in Mthatha, Eastern Cape and attended St. John's College.

Xuza’s homemade rocket fuel won a prize at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and a scholarship to Harvard University.[1] Planet 23182 in the main asteroid belt near Jupiter was discovered in 2000 and was named Siyaxuza after him.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "SIYABULELA XUZA". www.leadershiponline.co.za. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
  2. ↑ "The amazing journey of Siyabulela Xuza". News24. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
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