The first annual high school talent show, organised by local non-profit organisation Iphilanathi NPC, has been held at the Glencoe Hall.

Young talent takes centre stage in Glencoe

Three schools were invited to take part, with Sebenza Kusakhanya Secondary (Sebe) and ML Sultan Secondary (ML), both from Glencoe, delivering standout performances.

Learners competed across five categories: storytelling, poetry, hip-hop, dance and modelling.

About 40 learners participated in the event, which drew strong support from parents, teachers and community members.

Event director Ngalabesi Buthelezi said the aim was to identify and nurture local talent.

“We want to discover talent in the community and give young people a platform to grow and succeed,” he said.

ML Sultan Secondary was crowned overall winner, taking home a floating trophy sponsored by Toyota Dundee. All participants received prizes, medals and certificates donated by local businesses.

Winners included:

Storytelling:

1. Anele Ntenga (ML)
2. Sphelele Shabalala (Sebe)

Poetry:

1. Anele Ntenga, Nonhlahla Xulu and Mariam Mabaso (ML)
2. Siyanda Ntuli (Sebe)

Hip-hop:

1. Luciano Robson and Mikyle Thompson (ML)
2. Nonhlahla Xulu (ML)
3. Jabulani Mbatha and Sphamandla Hlongwane (Sebe)

Dance:

1. Fanele Zwane (Sebe)
2. Group: Asimbonge Zwane, Melokuhle Kubheka, Snowethu Hlengwa and Azande Khumalo (ML)
3. Banele Mkhulisi (ML)

Modelling (ladies):
Queen: Akhona Thusini (Sebe)
1st Princess: Slindokuhle Skhakhane (ML)
2nd Princess: Shanaya Benjamin (ML)

Modelling (gents):
King: Cebolenkosi Kubheka (Sebe)
1st Prince: Mikyle Thompson (ML)
2nd Prince: Lwandle Ndlovu (Sebe)

Buthelezi thanked the business community for supporting the event, while ML Sultan Secondary principal Ms Lala said the platform allowed learners to showcase their talents positively.

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