Durban’s Northlands Primary LEGO team builds their way to South Korea

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Northlands Primary School’s First LEGO League team is gearing up to represent South Africa on the world stage.

The team, called Smooth Sailors, made waves at the national LEGO Unearthed competition in Johannesburg over the weekend.

They won the prestigious Champions Award, placing fourth nationally out of 72 teams, and earning their spot at the international event.
10 Dec 2025 12PM English South Africa News · Daily News

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