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The judges examined more than 200 entries in a competition calling on students to illustrate their vision of Johannesburg in 2040.
NATHAN Baxter, a Grade 6 learner from Greenside Primary School, says his dream of being a cartoonist is about to become reality after his win in the Growth and Development Strategy (GDS) Schools Competition.
 Nathan Baxter, winner of the art competitionThe 12-year-old was among six other students who won in a category where primary school learners were required to provide an essay or an art work portraying their vision of Johannesburg in 2040.
The awards ceremony, at the Sci-Bono Auditorium in Newtown on 30 November, was attended by Council Speaker Conny Bapela.
Other categories included a foundation phase competition, where learners were required to colour in a futurescape of the city.
There was also a skit competition, requiring students to write a skit about their understanding of what an Active Citizen is, or produce a three-dimensional model or design of their future city using recycled or scrap materials.
Baxter’s winning drawing was a view of the city where beautiful skyscrapers of different shapes can be seen as well as the Telkom Tower in Hillbrow.
Excitement filled the venue as Bapela handed out certificates, trophies and goodie bags to the winners.
“Those who participated are all winners and their recognition will only materialise when they do even better next time,” she said.
 The UJ team with their winning 3-D model The competition, which was launched on 3 September during the governance-themed week of GDS 2040, was open for all education levels. Entry forms were distributed to 150 primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions around Johannesburg. By the closing date of 10 October, over 200 entries had been received.
“The objective [of the competition] was to obtain inputs and suggestions from learners whilst at the same time capturing their imagination,” said Jaqueline Baloyi, the City’s communication specialist.
Among the winners in the secondary and tertiary category was a group of four students from the University of Johannesburg. They designed a 3-D model of Johannesburg in 2040.
Representing the group, Donald Mpholo, a second-year town and regional planning student, said the win came as a surprise as none of them thought they had a chance as they only worked on the design a few days before the closing date.
GDS 2040 is a long-term vision for the City of Johannesburg. Before the launch, the public were consulted to voice how they want to see the city in 2040.
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