The metro, in partnership with Tshimong, invites all public schools in Ekurhuleni to enter the Ekurhuleni Debating Challenge.
The tournament aims to develop the public speaking and critical thinking skills of learners from Grade Eight to 12.
Schools can register for the tournament by simply completing the online entry form before August 27.
The online form is available at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSessJoN6jeAWj28CckOSBLXa3J5JNSSqQJT9r6zfRrjh9vmow/viewform.
The tournament has two different categories, the junior category for Grades Eight and Nine and the senior category for Grades 10 to 12.
The tournament will run every weekend of September.
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All junior debates will take place on Saturdays, and all senior debates will take place on Sundays.
The finale will take place on October 27 in honour of OR Tambo.
Debates will happen at host schools in Ekurhuleni.
The much sought-after prizes for the winners include a R5 000 cash prize for the winning junior team and R10 000 cash prize for the senior team.
Registered schools will receive lunch and a transport subsidy.
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