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Hamilton orator crowned KZN champion

Tyrone Kriel won the Grade 8-9 category at the ATKV Redenaars Provincial Competition.

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Shamona Buthuram Less than a minute

Hamilton College Grade 9 pupil Tyrone Kriel has been crowned the KwaZulu-Natal winner in the Grade 8-9 category at the prestigious ATKV Redenaars Provincial Competition.

Competing against some of the province’s strongest young speakers, Tyrone delivered an outstanding speech entitled ‘Belegging in mense’, presented under the theme ‘Mentor’, earning him first place.

This achievement has secured him a place at the National Finals, taking place in August, where he will represent KwaZulu-Natal among South Africa’s top young orators.

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Shamona Buthuram Less than a minute

Shamona Buthuram

Shamona Buthuram, a journalist at the Ladysmith Gazette, is a multifaceted talent with a passion for fashion and make up. As a former Miss Bollywood winner and qualified makeup artist, she brings a unique perspective to her writing. When not working, Shamona loves dancing, watching Friends and Bollywood movies, and binge-watching Netflix. Her motto, "Love all, serve all.