The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD), will host the provincial rounds of the National Schools Moot Court Programme (NSMCP) on 06-08 September 2024. Ten schools will compete in the provincial oral rounds, with the goal of selecting four schools to represent the Eastern Cape Province in the forthcoming national competition, which will take place later this year at the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) in Gauteng.

The NSMCP challenges learners to engage with a hypothetical legal case that raises various human rights issues. Participants are required to argue opposing perspectives on the case, drawing on national, regional, and international legal frameworks, as well as relevant foreign legal instruments. This is an important step in fostering a culture of human rights, which is crucial for creating long-term social change and protecting human rights. The NSMCP aligns with the Commission’s Constitutional mandate to promote and provide education on human rights.

The provincial rounds will take place as follows:

DATE	AREA	VENUE	TIME
6-8 September 2024	Makhanda	Rhodes University	09h00 –16h00

For further information, contact the SAHRC Provincial Manager, Dr Eileen Carter @ 043 722 7828/072 638 9016 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Advocacy and Research Officer, Zukiswa N Mqakanya @ 043 722 7828/063 301 3773 for whatsapp or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.