WATERBERG ROAD SAFETY DEBATE COMPETITION SPOTLIGHTS YOUTH VOICES
#RoadSafety |Young minds from across Waterberg District came together on Saturday, 31 May 2025, to engage in a dynamic and thought-provoking debate on road safety – a persistent challenge in South Africa’s transport landscape.
The Waterberg District Road Safety Debate Competition was hosted by the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety, in partnership with the Limpopo Department of Education
The event created a platform for learners to grapple with real-world issues and propose youth-driven solutions to road safety concerns, while also encouraging them to explore careers in the transport and safety sectors.
Participating schools included Itireleng Secondary School, Thekganang Technical School, Hoërskool Groenvlei, Northern Comprehensive School, Naletsana Combined School, Mabogopedi Secondary School, Friekie Meyer Secondary School and Roosevelt Academy. The debate focused on the motion: “The ban of alcohol sales will reduce road crashes.”
Emerging as the top three debaters were Mafa Marara and Miracle Mkhabela, both from Groenvlei Secondary School, and Bonolo Mashile from Roosevelt Academy. These outstanding learners will proceed to represent Waterberg District at the provincial competition in Polokwane later this year, with the potential to advance to national level.
The message was clear, youth are not just future leaders — they are vital contributors to today’s solutions.
