By Staff Reporter
More than 70 primary school learners went to battle it out at the annual Yveslight Spelling Contest
at the Princess Alice Hall in Makhanda recently. The competition, in its third year, comprised of
writing letters in English and isiXhosa.
Makhanda primary schools represented by the 77 learners at the annual spelling competition were George Dickerson, Samuel Ntlebi, Ntaba Maria, Graeme College, SDA and Archie Mbolekwa.
The judges, Rhodes University Library representatives, were Lucky Xaba and Buleli Mpokela, who also
worked alongside Lindy–Rae Knock of George Dickerson Primary School and local businesswoman,
Nelisa Nkomombini of Nel’s Events.
The first prize went to Kungoyolo Teyise from Samuel Ntlebi who scooped the number one position in
the IsiXhosa category, whilst Sibabalwe Tyala from Ntaba Maria won first place in the English
category. Both winners received a cash prize of R100 each, chocolates and environmental info
books.
The top 5 in the respective categories received crossword books, stationery and certificates.
YISL (Yveslight Insititution of Skills and Leadership – a non-profit organization appealed to the public
to partner and support them to enable them to host more initiatives that stimulate and educate school
learners.
To partner or sponsor prizes, kindly call/WhatsApp – 066 4171 238, email: sewelony@gmail.com.
Their Facebook handle: Yveslight Institution of Skills and Leadership.
Spelling contest results:
TOP 5 – ISIXHOSA: Okwanga Maganca, Someleze Qweleze, Dyama Dastire, Qaqamba Ndemka and
Kungoyolo Teyise.
TOP 5 – ENGLISH: Lisakhanya Nelani, Kungawo Teyise, Lindokuhle Koesnel, Didoluhle Nonxuba and
Sibabalwe Tyala
