Tore’s Foundation

02/11/2026

🎤🤍We love hearing our learners reflect on their debate journeys and the skills they’ve gained along the way. So proud of their growth!

29/10/2026

Friendly Inter-school Debate Highlights🎤🔥

Sparks Blue Downs High School hosted Hector Petersen Secondary School for an exciting friendly interschool debate!

Our young debaters engaged with two challenging motions:

🥇 Junior Debate – Hector Petersen Secondary School
Motion: THBT all forms of entertainment involving captive animals, including zoos, circuses and marine parks, should be banned.

🥇 Senior Debate – Hector Petersen Secondary School
Motion: THBT citizens should be required to pass a basic political knowledge test before being allowed to vote.

Congratulations to Hector Petersen Secondary School on securing victories in both divisions! A special thank you to Sparks Blue Downs High School for hosting!

At Tore’s Foundation, every debate is an opportunity to empower young people to think critically, challenge perspectives, communicate confidently and engage meaningfully with issues shaping our society. Beyond the victories, we are building informed, courageous young voices and the leaders of tomorrow! 🤍🎤

27/10/2026

DEBATE WEEK GRAND FINALE ! 🔥🏆

What an incredible way to conclude Debate Week 2026!

On Friday, Voortrekker High School proudly hosted Plumstead High, Grassy Park High and Grassdale High for an exciting afternoon of interschool debates, helping determine our 2026 Debate League Champions!

Junior Debate: Voortrekker High v Plumstead High.
Motion: THW grant learners a formal, binding vote on school policy decisions.
Winners: Voortrekker High

Senior Debate: Voortrekker High v Plumstead High.
Motion: THBT sanctions cause more harm to ordinary citizens than to oppressive governments.
Winners: Voortrekker High school

Junior Debate: Grassdale High v Grassy Park High.
Motion: TH supports the reintroduction of capital punishment as a means of combating crime in contemporary South Africa.
Winners: Grassdale High

We were also privileged to welcome three inspiring guest speakers:

🎙️ Christina Nomdo - Director of the Child-Centred Governance Academy and inaugural Western Cape Commissioner for Children

🎙️ Ivan Fortuine - Senior Curriculum Planner: Life Orientation, Western Cape Education Department.

🎙️ Hugo Kabeya - Independent artist and entrepreneur.

A fantastic celebration of critical thinking, youth leadership and the power of young voices! Congratulations to all our debaters, and a special thank you to Voortrekker High School for hosting!

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25/10/2026

21/10/2026

Debate Week Highlights 🎤🔥

Cape Town High School hosted Fezeka High School for an exciting interschool debate as Tore’s Foundation Debate Week continues!

🏆 Winner: Cape Town High School!

Motion: THBT youth unemployment social grants (SASSA SRD R370) create more dependency than opportunity for young people.

A thought-provoking debate that challenged learners to explore youth unemployment, social support and economic opportunities while strengthening their critical thinking and communication skills.

Well done to both schools for their confident voices and engaging arguments!

19/10/2026

🎙️ We’re on air today!

Tune in to Radio Eersteriver at 14:00 as we join MBA Team 9 from Stellenbosch Business School to talk all things Tore’s Foundation, youth empowerment and the power of debate!

📻 Don’t miss it!