#RoadSafetyDebate| We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Provincial Road Safety Debate and Participatory Educational Techniques (PET) Competition, held on 24 August 2024 at the Ranch Resort in Polokwane.

URBAN DEBATE TEAM
1st Place: Mokgako Ngake (Capricorn District)
2nd Place: Rubendanashe Tsiga (Vhembe District)
3rd Place: Charity Legodi (Sekhukhune District)

RURAL DEBATE TEAM
1st Place: Tumelo Rapudi (Capricorn District)
2nd Place: Nzombe Kiara (Capricorn District)
3rd Place: Phathutshedzo Sadiki (Waterberg District)

OVERALL DEBATE WINNER
Mokgako Ngake (Capricorn District)

PET CATEGORY
1st Place: Jane Furse Comprehensive School (Sekhukhune District)
2nd Place: Dimani Agricultural School (Vhembe District)
3rd Place: Mandela Barlow High School (Mopani District)

These exceptional learners demonstrated outstanding knowledge, critical thinking, and public speaking skills, showcasing their commitment to road safety awareness. The competition started with the motion “The ban on alcohol sales will reduce road crashes” and culminated in a debate on “The country will reach the 50% reduction in fatalities by 2030 as part of the United Nations Decade of Action for road safety”.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all winners, participants, and educators who made this event a success!

Special thanks to our organisers, judges, and sponsors for their tireless efforts in promoting road safety among our youth. Winners will now proceed to represent Limpopo at the national finals.

The Impact Catalyst
Department of Transport
Limpopo Department of Education