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Cameron Gaddin named Best African Debater at WSDC
South African debating is celebrating another international success after King Edward VII School (KES) Class of 2025 alumnus Cameron Gaddin was named Best African Debater at the World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC).
King Edward VII School congratulated Gaddin on the achievement, describing it as a proud moment for the school, South Africa and the African continent.
Congratulations to Cameron Gaddin (Class of 2025) on being named Best African Debater at the World Schools Debating Championships!
An outstanding achievement. We are incredibly proud of you for representing King Edward VII School, South Africa and Africa with such distinction. pic.twitter.com/33jVZg4bWw
KES (@KingEdVIISchool) July 23, 2026
A debater known for strategy and leadership
As shared by SA Debating on Instagram, Gaddinnicknamed ‘The Accountant‘–has built a reputation for bringing structure and clarity to complex debates. The post describes him as someone who is known for ‘turning chaos into coherence‘, while combining strong strategic thinking with an engaging speaking style.
According to the Instagram profile, Gaddin has a keen interest in subjects including sports, law and medical ethics, and is recognised among teammates for his analytical approach during debates and training sessions.
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Outside debating, SA Debating says he enjoys swimming, golfing, playing guitar and writing poetry.
The profile also notes that he attended King Edward VII School, where he served as Deputy Head Boy, and says he is passionate about inspiring younger learners while striving to achieve success at the highest level of school debating.
Recognition on the international stage
The World Schools Debating Championships is regarded as one of the world’s leading international debating competitions, bringing together school teams from countries across the globe to compete in English-language debates on a range of global topics.
Being named Best African Debater recognises Gaddin’s performance among competitors representing the African continent during the championship.
The African Schools Debate Foundation also recognises South Africa as one of the continent’s leading debating nations through its continental rankings, highlighting the country’s continued presence in international school debating.
As congratulatory messages continue to pour in online, Gaddin’s latest accolade adds another proud chapter to South Africa’s debating success story and reflects the talent being developed in the country’s schools.
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