The first round of the annual Mintek MinQuiz Competition was held at FOSST DC on the 18th of May 2017. The Top 4 learners (Siyamthanda Kalawe, Msimelelo Mzuzwana, Lwando Mbinza and Siphiwe Qongqo) represented Eastern Cape at the MinQuiz Finals held in Johannesburg on the 18th and 19th July 2017.