Johannesburg East Debating League (JEDL)
The Johannesburg East Debating League (JEDL) will start it's second season of competition in February 2025. Students will have multiple rounds of competitive debate before progressing to the elimination rounds and the national championship.
Register for our 2024 season by 30 January 2025.
Participation is open to primary and high school students - Grades 4 to 12.
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Program Overview
- Welcome & Orientation
We will start the league with an orientation session for our adjudication panel and participants. We'll start with the basics, so no prior debate experience is needed.
- Debates & Feedback
We'll meet for 3 tournaments consisting of 2 debates each. We'll work with teachers to create a supportive environment that encourages experimentation. Each debate will have at least two adjudicators.
- The Finals & Awards
Certificates, medals, and trophies will be awarded to our top performing teams and individuals. Our top 4 teams in each division will be invited to the National Championship.
Member Schools
Join our growing community of schools.
Ashton International Benoni
Benoni, South Africa
Christian Brothers' College Boksburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
Curro Edenvale High School
Johannesburg, South Africa
Hoërskool Jeugland
Kempton Park, South Africa
Jeppe High Preparatory School
Johannesburg, South Africa
Kensington Secondary School
Johannesburg, South Africa
Reddam House Bedfordview
Johannesburg, South Africa
Ridgewood College
Benoni, South Africa
Roedean School (SA)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Springs Boys' High School
Johannesburg, South Africa
St Benedict’s College
Johannesburg, South Africa
St Dunstan's College
Johannesburg, South Africa
St Francis College
Benoni, South Africa
St. Enda's Secondary School
Johannesburg, South Africa
Wasafiri Foundation
Johannesburg, South Africa
Join the Johannesburg East Debating League (JEDL)
Entry is open to Grades 4-12. No prior debate experience is needed.
- Registration deadline is 30 January 2025
- 3 students per team
- 6 rounds over 3 tournaments
- 1 teacher per team