The North West Department of Education has concluded the 2025 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod music championship with an impressive 10 trophies. The competition was held at Rhema Bible Church in Randburg from 01-04 July 2025.
The North West Province was represented by a contingent of 19 schools, 26 Choirs competing in 26 categories. The music championship brought together learners from General Education and Training to Further Education and Training, showcasing their musical talents across all provinces.
The Department of Education obtained trophies as follows:
– Reoleboge Special School from Moruleng Village in Moses Kotane Local Municipality obtained the first position in the Special Schools (SID), Own Choice category.
– Kamogelo Primary School from Migdol under Mamusa Local Municipality obtained the second position in the Boy’s Choirs category.
– Ikalafeng Special School from Ikageng Township in JB Local Municipality obtained the first position in the Special School (SID) category
– Kebonang Secondary School from Mafikeng, Unit 14, in Mafikeng Local Municipality obtained the second position in the Mixed Choirs (African) category.
– Mampho Secondary School from Migdol in Mamusa Local Municipality obtained the third position in the Mixed Double Quartet (Farm & Small Schools) category.
– Matlosana Secondary School from Jouberton Township in Matlosana Local Municipality obtained the third place in the Male Choir category.
– Ms Neo Mukamu the Choir Conductor from Kebonang Secondary School in Mafikeng under Mafikeng Local Municipality was declared the Best Conductor in 2025 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE).
– Holland Khumo a learner from Botoka Secondary School in, Ikageng Township J.B. Marks Local Municipality obtained the first position in the category of Baritone Solo.
– Motheo Moretiemang from Onkabetse-Thuto Secondary School in Setlagole Village obtained the third position in the Tenor Solo – Mattinata category.
– Reoikantse Mogorosi a Grade 12 learner from Batswana Commercial Secondary School obtained the second position in the Soprano Solo category.
The MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi congratulated all the winning choirs.
“On behalf of the Department, l take this opportunity to congratulate all the winning schools. A special thank you goes to all our teachers, learners, parents and all stakeholders for making this activity a success.
“This achievement by our schools showcases the department’s commitment to promoting arts and culture in schools. Next year, we want to see many schools participating at the national level. Those schools that did not make it to the higher positions should not despair but try again next year”, said MEC Motsumi.
MEC Motsumi further wished all schools to travel safe as they return to their respective areas.
