The 2025 moot problem focuses on the constitutionality of schools’ language admission policies, particularly those prescribing a single language of instruction. Learners will debate whether it is constitutional for schools to admit only learners who speak a particular language as their home language or who are fluent in that language.

Aimed primarily at Grade 10 and 11 learners from all provinces, the programme seeks to empower young people with knowledge of human rights concepts, values, and principles, while encouraging learners—especially those from previously disadvantaged communities—to pursue careers in law.

Participants gain essential skills in public speaking, research, writing, legal reasoning, and case analysis. The final rounds will be adjudicated by Judges of the Constitutional Court, Judges of the Supreme Court of Appeal, High Court Judges, Magistrates, and senior legal practitioners.

Media Invitation

Members of the media are invited to cover both sessions of the competition as follows:

Part 1: Preliminary Oral Rounds
Dates: 09 – 10 October 2025
Time: 09h00
Venue: University of Pretoria

Part 2: Grand Finale
Date: 12 October 2025
Time: 09h00
Venue: Constitution Court, Braamfontein, Johannesburg