Pretoria - Two learners from previously disadvantaged schools will be able to pursue careers in law after winning in the 5th Moot Court Competition.
The competition provides a unique opportunity for learners to develop their research abilities, writing skills, how to structure a legal argument and analyse cases.
The competition was created by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, among others, to empower and encourage young South Africans, especially those in Grades 10 and 11 from all provinces, to understand and relate to human rights concepts, values and principles.
The two girl learners, Claire Rankin and Clara-Marie Machekeke from Springfield Convent School in the Western Cape, won bursaries to study law at any university of their choice in South Africa.
The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development John Jeffery awarded the winners with bursaries at the finals of the competition at the Constitutional Court on Sunday.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister Jeffery said he was pleased that the Moot Court Competition is going from strength to strength.
“This is the 5th competition and we had over 150 teams participating this year from over all nine provinces. On Thursday and Friday, 32 teams competed in the final round and the participants have had the privilege of meeting and interacting with Justice Matojane and Justice Van Der Westhuizen,” said Deputy Minister Jeffery. – SAnews.gov.za
