Two high school choirs from eMalahleni have achieved national recognition after winning top awards at the 2025 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod. The event took place at the Rhema Bible Church in Gauteng and featured some of the country’s most talented school choirs.

This year’s Eisteddfod, themed ‘The Year of Champs’, showcased a high level of musical talent and dedication, with Mpumalanga schools outperforming many of their past achievements.

DM Motsaosele Secondary School secured first place in the Mixed Choirs (Western) category, while Witbank High School triumphed in the Mixed Choirs (African) category. Their standout performances impressed the adjudicators and captivated the audience, reinforcing Mpumalanga’s strong presence in the national choral music scene.

Another Mpumalanga institution, Estralita Special School, also left its mark by finishing third in the Special Schools (SID) category.

The competition forms part of a national initiative to promote choral music in schools while fostering cultural unity and national pride among learners. The Mpumalanga Department of Basic Education has acknowledged the outstanding efforts of the participating schools, recognising the contributions of learners, conductors, teachers, and parents in making these achievements possible.

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