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The South African Schools’ Debating Board (SASDB) is a public, non-profit organisation that coordinates schools’ debating in South Africa. 🏆🇿🇦

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Thank you Team Nepal @wsdc.nepal ❤️
What a great moment with you at WSDC 2026!

TIL next year ☺️ by @sa_debating

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Ahhhh! Thank you Team Morocco 🇲🇦
What a wonderul time with you. ☺️

@moroccodebate @mndtwsd ❤️❤️ by @sa_debating

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What a team… thank you @wsdc.uzbekistan ❤️🙌😍
It’s such experiences that we cherish. ☺️ by @sa_debating

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Oh, Ukraine, Ukraine!🇺🇦
Where do we even begin? Thank you for a wonderful Worlds experience this 2026.❤️
TIL next year.
@wcsdb we promise: LAUREN IS VERY HAPPY IN THAT PIC! 😭😂

@team.ukraine.debate by @sa_debating

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Thank you Team Italy! @teamitalywsdc @wsdc.italy
For a memories, and for wonderful time at WSDC 2026!❤️ by @sa_debating

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Twas always going to be about collegiality and respectful exchange of words. Thank you to to Team Greece WSDC for the memories. ☺️🙌❤️ by @sa_debating

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It’s the friends we make alone the way!
Thanks to our friends from @usadebateteam @speechanddebate for the wonderful 2026 times! ❤️ by @sa_debating

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BRICS COUNTRIES SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER AT THIS YEAR’S WORLD SCHOOLS’ DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS!

@timebrasilwsdc @russia_wsdc @teamindiawsdc @teamchinawsdc
@brics_countries @brics_sc @brics2026 @bricsyouthalliance taken in Nairobi, Kenya by @sa_debating

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🇿🇦 WSDC 2026 | DAY 2

Momentum matters. (Please see Slide 9)

After splitting results on the opening day, Team South Africa returned to the floor with purpose—delivering two composed performances to remain firmly in contention at the World Schools Debating Championships.

South Africa claimed back-to-back 3–0 unanimous victories, first overcoming Ukraine, before closing the day with another commanding win over Uzbekistan.

📊 Day 2 Results
✅ 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Win (3–0)
✅ 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan — Win (3–0)

After four preliminary rounds, Team South Africa stands on:

🏅 3 Wins | 1 Loss
🗳️ 10 Judge Votes
🌍 Opposition faced: Greece 🇬🇷, Italy 🇮🇹, Ukraine 🇺🇦 & Uzbekistan 🇺🇿

Four rounds in, four European opponents faced, and plenty more debating still to come.

Today brings a well-earned pause from competition. With no debates scheduled, the team turns its attention to rest, recovery, and exploring the host city before returning refreshed for the next phase of the tournament.

The journey continues tomorrow.

One team. One journey. One debate at a time. 🇿🇦

#TeamSouthAfrica #WSDC2026 #WorldSchoolsDebating #DebatingSA #ProudlySouthAfrican

Every great journey has people who quietly help make it possible. A special acknowledgement goes to Zwivhuya Ramashia and Lerato Sefume of Constitution Hill, our proud partners, who have been part of this story from its earliest chapter. From hosting the South African Trials to now standing alongside Team South Africa at the World Schools Debating Championships, they have had the privilege of seeing this journey come full circle. Thank you for believing in our young debaters every step of the way. @constitution_hill taken in Nairobi, Kenya by @sa_debating

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🇿🇦 WSDC 2026 | DAY 1

Every World Schools Debating Championship is a journey. Some days begin with celebration, others with lessons—but every round is another step forward.

Team South Africa opened its campaign in style, securing a 3–0 unanimous victory over Greece to start the tournament on the right foot.

Round 2 brought a fiercely contested clash against Italy. After a high-quality debate, South Africa narrowly fell on a 2–1 split decision—a reminder of just how fine the margins are at the World Championships.

📊 Day 1 Results
✅ 🇬🇷 Greece — Win (3–0)
❌ 🇮🇹 Italy — Loss (1–2)

The journey is only beginning. Every debate builds momentum, every ballot tells a story, and every round is another opportunity to represent South Africa with excellence.

🇿🇦 On to Day 2.

#TeamSouthAfrica #WSDC2026 #DebatingSA #worldschoolsdebatingchampionships #ProudlySouthAfrican taken in Nairobi, Kenya by @sa_debating

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🇿🇦 CONGRATULATIONS, TEAM SOUTH AFRICA! 🇿🇦

Before the World Schools Debating Championship begins, we take one final look back at an incredible Pre-WSDC campaign in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Our Team South Africa WSDC concluded the tournament with an impressive 7th-place break into the Open Quarter-Finals, where they faced Team India WSDC in what proved to be a preview of the official World Championship draw. After meeting in a preparation showdown, the two nations would clash once again in the Open Break, with the 4th-ranked Team India White overcoming the 5th-ranked Team South Africa Protea.

Meanwhile, in the Non-WSDC Break, Team South Africa Bokke showcased the incredible depth of South African debating. After an outstanding run to the final, they defeated Team Kenya B to be crowned 2026 Pre-WSDC Non-WSDC Break Champions! 🏆🇿🇦

Individual Speaker Rankings
🥉 4th Overall: Kimiya Ghaheri (South Africa Proteas)
🏅 5th Overall: Adrian Etzinger (South Africa Proteas)

This recap captures the preparation, resilience, friendships, and unforgettable moments that defined our journey in Tanzania—an experience that has laid the foundation for what comes next.

To every debater, coach, adjudicator, parent, supporter, and organiser: thank you for flying the South African flag with excellence, resilience, and pride.

The preparation is complete. The stage is set.

It’s now time for Team South Africa WSDC to carry the hopes of more than 61 million South Africans onto the world’s biggest debating stage.

One flag. One nation. One purpose.

NO DNA. JUST RSA. 🇿🇦

#TeamSouthAfrica #WSDC2026 #PreWSDC #RoadToWSDC #DebatingSouthAfrica taken in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by @sa_debating

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The African Union is present once again at this year’s World Schools’ Debating Championships!

@africanunion_official taken in SABIS International School - Runda by @sa_debating

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