JOZI
RUMBLE

Jozi Rumble is Southern Africa's largest and oldest debating open. It has been the only tournament of any kind in the region that held an edition consistently from 2012, cementing its status as the most prestigious open major in Southern Africa.

The competition is held annually over Easter weekend, which is usually in early-to-mid April, with an average of 15 debate rooms (120 speakers) vying for Johannesburg's primordial debate contest.

As the epithet goes, "Let's get ready to rumble!"

Proudly brought to you by the Wits Debating Union

Past Editions

2024

16 Debate Rooms

Champions: Shannon Wardlaw & Khumo Molefakgotla

Best Speaker: Khumo Molefakgotla

Chief Adjudicators: Minenhle Nzana & Becky Alec

Best Judge: Bukhosi Mpofu

2023

13 Debate Rooms

Champions: Dan Lee & Katlego Mokgosi

Best Speaker: Dan Lee

Chief Adjudicator: Esihle Qangule

Best Judge: Sovash Chetty

2022

14 Debate Rooms

Champions: Adam Gear & Lwandle Ntshangase

Best Speaker: Eric Kazadi

Chief Adjudicators: Lehakoe Masedi & Shannon Wardlaw

Best Judge: Tshi Malatji

Past Champions