Cape Town: Southfield Library of the City of Cape Town hosted another successful debating competition with 15 learners going head-to-head on a range of topics. This is the second edition of such competition that is held at the library.
Reportedly, last year in 2024, Southfield, Meadowridge and Tokai libraries hosted the first debating competition in South area. As the topics under the debate included were revealed on the day as it added to the challenge of the competition.
Considering this, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Services and Health – Councillor Francine Higham said that they are delighted to see so much enthusiasm from learners who participated in the debating competition. Debating that improved communication skills and confidence that also provides learners with the ability to think independently and foster an interest in reading and knowledge sharing.
The topics that were included in the debate, are as follows:
- This house will punish police more harshly than general citizens for crimes committed.
- This house encourages child labour.
- This house will change the legal voting age to 16.
The participants further represented the Wynberg High School, South Peninsula High School and Cultivating Excellence Academy, an independent school. The three teams comprised five learners per team.
Later, South Peninsula walked away with top honours, while Wynberg finished in second place. Zayaan Solomons from South Peninsula High School came out as the top best speaker of the day.
As per the report, the South Peninsula High School team members included – Mihle Sigenu, Naqeeba Boomgaard, Safaah Moses, Zarah Molte and Zayaan Solomons.
The second team from Wynberg High School included the members – Elethu Dzila, Emihle Quphe, Inga Sodings, Ivokuhle Nyingwa and Madrine Chizipi.
The third team from Cultivating Excellence Academy included the members – Astin Solomon, Bethany February, Lily Conway, Seth Van Kersteren and Sophia Hinz.
City of Cape Town libraries keep on organising such shows to make people aware and enhance their knowledge. Such competitions are helpful in improving the confidence and communication skills of the learners, also it makes them curious to know more.