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ABC Motsepe South African School Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) National Championship

The ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) National Championship kickstarted on very positive note this morning in Rhema Bible Church, Randburg in the Gauteng province. 

Primary Schools learners from all the 9  provinces braved a very cold weather to participate in this exciting competition. Due to the Covid 19 outbreak many activities that involve mass gathering were halted by the government, SASCE was no exception. The return of this year's competition brings more jubilation amongst thousands of choristers. The opening day of the competition is dedicated to primary schools, meanwhile the other three days showcase secondary schools that perform various pieces from choir, opera, and indigenous folklore.  

Schools representing the Northern Cape Province in day 1 are:

Boitumelo Special School

Finch Primary School 

Lareng Primary School 

Reaipela Primary School

Velelanga primary school

Retlamile Middle School. 

Its through this competition which gave international artists  such as Pretty Yende, Phumeza Matshikiza, Given Nkosi and Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi a break through to the limelight of the music industry. 

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