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Snazo Junior Nzama, a 16-year-old myopic dreamer from Durban, South Africa, sees the world not just through lenses—but through imagination. A proud Grade 11 learner at Adams College, Snazo blends academic excellence with magical curiosity. He’s a devoted Harry Potter fan, a K-culture enthusiast, and a passionate nature lover who takes action regularly participating in beach clean-ups to protect the environment he holds dear. In 2024, he conjured innovation into reality by securing 3rd place in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, alongside academic awards from earlier years. With a spark in his eyes and a deep care for the planet, Snazo walks confidently into the future spellbound, focused, and full of ideas.
The Aquacrusader
The AquaCrusader is a fully autonomous, AI-powered aquatic robot innovation designed by Snazo Nzama and Elihle Msomi to collect micro plastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) from streams, rivers, . Operated by a Raspberry Pi and Arduino UNO R4, it uses ultrasonic sensors, GPS mapping, and real- time AI navigation to function without human intervention. Powered by solar panels (effective even underwater) and hydro energy, the Aqua Crusader offers sustainable operation. Its dual-chamber design separates the control system from a highly effective filtration system capable of capturing both MPs and NPs, ensuring minimal disruption to aquatic ecosystems. Engineered with an eco-friendly, hydrodynamic structure and camouflaged in eco-friendly dark blue paint to blend with its environment, the AquaCrusader is waterproof, insulated, and…