We are proud of the achievements of every debater in our program. Here are a few examples of the external media coverage we have received.
Springs Boys’ High School debaters are off to a strong start in the National Debating League with one team currently leading the standings and the programme continuing to grow rapidly.
Springs Advertiser
by Buhle Matsoele
Merrifield College has once again made the Eastern Cape proud after winning the National Debating League high schools championship, held from October 19-21 at Danville Park Girls’ High School in KwaZulu-Natal.
GO! & Express
by Zenakhe Gxashe
School principal Huseyin Gencel said the school's qualification for the National Debate League Championship is a huge achievement.
Midrand Reporter
by Sphiwe Masilela
A young, passionate and rising team of debaters from Centre of Excellence Primary School in East London is set to take on SA’s best in the 2025 Primary Schools National Debate Championships in Johannesburg from October 19 to 21.
Daily Dispatch
by Staff Reporter
Curro Delft’s debating team is making waves in the arena and have proudly earned the badge of achieving first place at the Western Cape Interschool Debate and qualified to compete in the High School National Debating Championship held in Durban.
Independent Online (IOL)
by Genevieve Serra
The CBC Boksburg debate team’s success in August 2025 has earned them a place in the JEDL final and qualification for the National Debating League Championship.
Boksburg Advertiser
by Luccia Mashel
The schools that make it to the finals stand a chance at representing their region at the nationals in Durban.
Springs Advertiser
by Buhle Matsoele
After securing top spots in the regional league, these Springs learners are ready to take on the national stage in Durban.
Springs Advertiser
by Buhle Matsoele
This year marks a historic milestone for Summerhill School SA, as they participate for the first time in a competitive National Debating League.
Midrand Reporter
by Comfort Makhanya
The Robertsham Primary team earned 22 medals, four team trophies, and three individual trophies.
Southern Courier
by Lucky Thusi
Elkanah House proudly took part in the fourth round of the National Debating League, hosted at Bishops College.
Awsum News
The Norman Henshilwood High School Debate Team took place in round 4 of the National Debating League where they faced Elkana House.
Awsum News
Elkanah House Senior Debating Teams took on Round 3 of the National Debating League!
Awsum News
It was a winning week for Merrifield College and Preparatory School’s debaters, who delivered outstanding performances in competitions held between April 7 and 12.
GO! & EXPRESS
by GO Reporter
Hartbeespoort High School’s debating team, Armin Steyn, Refiloe Masetla, Angelica Shaw and Kele Motshoane, participated in the second round of the National Debating League recently.
Kormorant
by Staff Writer
Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) is delighted to award News24 a GLAD for its article that is child centred and highlights the child’s achievement.
Media Monitoring Africa
by Lister Namumba
Advocacy begins with awareness, and when young minds take the lead in driving change, they become powerful champions for crucial health causes such as the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders.
DKMS Africa
by DKMS Press Team
The junior team continued their dominance, winning all seven rounds to emerge as the Junior National Debate Champions.
Comaro Chronicle
by Lucky Thusi
Kwakhanya Ndzuzo, a 12-year-old Grade 7 learner from Siyabulela Primary School in Langa, won the senior division of the Cape Town National Debate League (NDL) championship, beating 96 other teams.
News24
by Unathi Obose
Gr 9 learners Malebo and Tshepang won 5 out of 6 debates at the championship, impressing with their skills and confidence.
Polokwane Review/Observer
by Anne Mametja
Congratulations to Grade 6 debaters from Cannons Creek Independent School for clinching victory in their debate against Curro on 21 February 2024. A round of applause is due to the speakers: Alistair Baker, Grace Clarke and Ava Stoffels, with special recognition to Grace Clarke for being awarded the best speaker.
Awsum News
Dynamite comes in small packages and pupils from Siyabulela Primary School in Langa are a testament to this. The pupils came out tops at the Primary School Debating League junior division and earned themselves a spot in the Maputo Championship next year – if they can get there.
Vukani
by Phiri Cawe
A 13-year-old Grade 7 pupil at Star of the Sea Convent School won the inaugural Cape Town Primary School Debating League’s “best speaker” award. Sage Maidza only became a member of her school’s debating team this year.
False Bay Echo
by Erin Carelse
We Won! The Marist Brothers Linmeyer High School Grade 9 Junior Debating Team qualified for the Finals of the Johannesburg South Debating League. They faced BESA at Glenanda Primary on the 17th May for this final round and they were named as the winners of the Junior League.
Awsum News
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