Third place for Jonga High in provincial eisteddfod

GEORGE NEWS - The septet (seven voices) of Jonga High School has achieved a third position in their category at the Western Cape ABC Motsepe South Africa Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE), which took place in Cape Town last weekend.

In addition to the septet, the Thembalethu school participated in two categories, Western piece and solo tenor, getting a fourth place in both.

The school failed to defend its overall 2023 championship title.

Winners in the 2024 Motsepe SASCE Western Cape Eisteddfod

Best male conductor: Mr M Mdingi (Fezeka High)

Best female conductor: N Machona (Chris Hani High)

Soprano solo (Mein Herr Marquise):

1. Makapula High (Gcina Mkontwana)

2. Fezeka High (Siphokazi Diamond)

3. New Eisleben High (Thulisile Manciya)

Bass solo: SBP Mnomiya (Yimi lo!)

The Jonga High Septet (seven voices) achieved a third place. Back from left are Khalipha Macanda, Asemahle Noni, Mahlubodwa Zono (conductor), Asiyolise Keli and Lusanele Mhlane. Front: Khakhalethu Kedama, Owam Zantsi and Siphokuhle Mathandela.