24 March 2006
KwaZulu-Natalâs best teen English (non-mother tongue) orator will be crowned
tomorrow, 25 March 2006, when 12 finalists will show their ways with words in a
4-6 minute speech, as well as in an impromptu speech. The winner of the
KwaZulu-Natal final rounds will contest in a national competition in
Johannesburg.
The annual Young Communicators Awards is an important South African public
speaking competition that has been jointly sponsored by the Sowetan and Anglo
American since 1994.
Besides improving oral communication in English the competition also
embraces the concept of nation building, prepares our learners for the
professional working environment and nurtures assertiveness and confidence
among our young people.
Date: 25 March 2006
Time: 9:30 for 10am
Venue: Coastlands Convention Centre, 45 West Street, Durban
Parking will be available at the Tyzack Street entrance.
Enquiries:
Christi Naudé
Media Liaison Officer
Tel: (033) 355 2453
Fax: (033) 342 0275
Cell: 083 262 8829
E-mail: christin@kznedu.kzntl.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Education, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial
Government
24 March 2006
