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The successful debate team of Thengwe Secondary. In front from left to right are Phathutshedzo Mutambedzo, Imbelani Matibe and Rohula Bilankulu. In the back are Mrs MT Mokoena, Lindelani Salorne, Justice Negoma and Mr S Khosa. Photo supplied

Thengwe to represent province in national debate competition

 

Thengwe Secondary School has won the provincial final of the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA's) national school debating competition that was held at Merensky High School in Tzaneen on Saturday.

They beat 14 other high schools from Limpopo.

The teams debated possible scientifically generated solutions to the drinking water challenges faced in South Africa and globally.

Thengwe will compete against the other eight provincial winners in the national final in Johannesburg on 4 December.

According to the organisers, the competition aims to encourage young people to address key issues around science and technology that are faced by their communities. The programme is aimed at promoting the confidence to speak about science and also gives participants the opportunity to develop research, critical thinking and information literacy skills, and to work as a team to present logical, clear arguments.

In addition to increasing their knowledge and gaining experience in the debating arena, the past two years' winners were awarded a trip to New York, which included scientific exploration as well as tourism. According to a statement by SAASTA, the prize for 2014 will be a surprise.

"It is well known that the development of science, engineering, technology and innovation has a distinct bearing on the overall economic development of any country," said Dr Jabu Nukeri, managing director of SAASTA. "In order to solve our country's deep and pressing socio-economic challenges, South Africa needs skills to help the country compete internationally, grow economically and to generally improve the lives of its citizens. SAASTA's goal is to steer young South African minds towards careers in science, engineering, technology and innovation."

 

Date:24 October 2014

By: News Correspondent

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