Gauteng Debate

Building confident, critical voices

We create safe, ambitious spaces where learners and young adults across the globe develop essential skills in debate, critical thinking, and public speaking.

Through structured programs, workshops, and community forums, we empower the next generation to speak clearly, listen deeply, and engage with complex issues thoughtfully.

Debate Tournaments

Competitive events for schools

Public Speaking

Workshops and training sessions

Youth Leadership

Mentorship and development

Focus
Youth & Schools
Mission
Access & Growth
Method
Debate & Dialogue
Students collaborating and learning together

Youth development through debate

What We Do

School debate competitions
Public speaking workshops
Critical thinking seminars
Community dialogue forums
Leadership development
Mentorship programs

Join us in empowering young voices across the Globe through debate and dialogue.

Our Team

Our Gallery

Meet the facilitators, coaches, adjudicators, students, and partner universities that have shaped our workshops, tournaments, and forums over the years. This gallery reflects the people, institutions, and moments that define what we have built across our past events.

Past events

A snapshot of our past tournaments and projects across Gauteng Debate, including major championships and regional events.

Events
  • Gauteng Open

    12 to 14 July 2024

  • Gauteng Open

    11 to 12 July 2025

  • SAUDC Pretoria 2025

    11 to 18 July 2025

  • PAUDC Jozi 2025

    1 to 8 December 2025

Note: This is an actual event gallery from Gauteng Debate programmes and tournaments. If you have any concerns about an image, please email us for enquiries or removal.

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Our partners and sponsors

Gauteng Debate
RPDA
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