On August 21 and 22, pupils from Hope High School took first place in a debate in Cedara in Howick.
Hosted by the Department of Economic Development , Tourism and Environmental Affairs, all districts from KwaZulu-Natal were present. Debaters argued issues surrounding climate change in South Africa, more specifically, “South African Government on issuing more alien timber plantation (gum tree, wattle and pine) exacerbates water shortage”.
Ziphumelele Mazibuko (first speaker), Ayanda Ndlozi (second speaker) and Basanda Shabangu (third speaker) from Hope High School formed the winning team.
Ziphumelele was the second-best speaker in the province and she will be representing KwaZulu-Natal in the Provincial Round competition with four other best speakers from other districts.
The competition will take place in Durban on September 22 to 25 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC).
Hope High School thanks Thabani Gambu with his team from Amajuba District at Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs for giving pupils in the district the opportunity to participate in such a wonderful competition.
Best of luck!
