D.F. Malherbe High School’s debate team takes part in the annual debating leagues hosted by schools in the Nelson Mandela Bay area. There are two leagues in which teams can participate, one for schools to practice their debating skills and the other to compete on a higher level and participate at the national competition. D.F. has won many best speaker awards throughout various debating competitions. Being able to debate is a critical skill to have to improve one’s confidence, assertiveness, critical thinking skills, research skills and much more.