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Round 2 Motion 2021
The Pan South African Language Board (PANSALB) together with other parliamentary portfolio committees determine official language status in South Africa.
Motion: The decision to not include Khelobedu as an official language is a counterproductive policy for a democratic country.
Proposed dates for debates:
- Wednesday, 20 October 2021
- Wednesday, 27 October 2021
Announcements
Our aim is to identify the Top 8 teams in each division after this round is complete then set a single date for quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals.
We understand that times have been different over the last 21 months but also appreciate that learners enjoy debating. We hope to have a champion for 2021 in both divisions.
Fixture Round 1 2021 – Senior
Senior fixtue will take place on Wednesday, 19 May 2021. Venue will be confirmed once host school confirms.
Fixture Round 1 2021 – Junior
Junior fixture will take place on Wednesday, 26 May 2021. Venue will be confirmed once host schools confirm.
Round 1 Motion 2021
The first round of the Mayor’s Cup will take place over two Wednesdays in May. Juniors will debate on Wednesday, 12 May 2021 and the senior teams will debate on Wednesday, 19 May 2021. The debates will be in-person debates and covid regulations will be followed.
The motion
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said that Africa could host the Olympics for the first time as early as 2032. The statement came after the IOC approved plans to target Africa to host the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2022.
In light of this, South Africa should bid to host the 2032 Olympics.
General Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the general meeting that took place on Wednesday, 3 March 2021 at the Polokwane City Library Auditorium are available for teacher’s and adjudicators to download.
Teachers’ and Adjudicators’ General Meeting
The annual general meeting place will take place at the Polokwane City Library Auditorium
When: 03 March 2021
Time: 14:30 for 15:00 – 16:30
RSVP by 01 March 2021 with Maurdy Dunster.
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Important Rule Changes For 2020 Tournament
The Polokwane Mayors Cup General Meeting took place on Wednesday, 29 January 2020.
During the meeting, Rule 11 came up for discussion. The rule pertains to the minimum number of floor members a team may field for a debate. After lengthy discussion, it was decided to reduce the minimum number of floor members to six.
The reduction will make it easier for teachers to find the necessary members for a Mayors Cup debate and give the floor members more time to raise points in their favour.
The general debate rules may be found here: General Rules
Round 2 2020
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said that Africa could host the Olympics for the first time as early as 2032. The statement came after the IOC approved plans to target Africa to host the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2022.
In light of this, South Africa should bid to host the 2032 Olympics.