The National Schools Moot Court Competition (NSMCC) is an annual moot court competition aimed at creating greater consciousness and understanding in South African schools and communities about the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the values embodied by it through the active participation of learners in a moot court competition.

The NSMCC comprises of a hypothetical legal scenario, wherein, multiple questions on human rights issues are highlighted. The learners have to argue opposing views, based on the hypothetical case provided, using national, regional, international and where applicable, foreign legal instruments.

The workshop will take place as follows:

Date: 9th of June 2022
Time:  12H00 – 15H00
Venue: Intlantsi Christian School-Debe Nek, Amathole West District

Further, the ECPO will be conducting monitoring activities in the Amathole West District. The focus will be on monitoring of schools. The Commission remains vigilant in safeguarding the rights of learners and underscores the need for all stakeholders to ensure that learners are able to access education without hindrance and discrimination.

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For further information, contact the SAHRC Provincial Manager, Dr Eileen Carter @ 043 722 7828/072 638 9016 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Advocacy and Research Officer, Zukiswa N Mqakanya @ 043 722 7828 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.