WORD WARRIORS : From teammates to family: South Africa’s young spellers shine on the world stage
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WORD WARRIORS From teammates to family: South Africa’s young spellers shine on the world stage South Africa’s young spelling champions returned from the inaugural Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai with more than a fourth-place global finish. They came home with lifelong friendships, renewed determination and the belief that they can one day become world champions. They came home with new confidence, lifelong friendships and the conviction that they belong among the world’s best.What began as local spelling competitions in schools and provinces culminated in six South African learners competing against some of the strongest young spellers from more than 20 countries.
- ▪WORD WARRIORS From teammates to family: South Africa’s young spellers shine on the world stage South Africa’s young spelling champions returned from the inaugural Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai with more than a fourth-place global finis
- ▪They came home with lifelong friendships, renewed determination and the belief that they can one day become world champions.
- ▪They came home with new confidence, lifelong friendships and the conviction that they belong among the world’s best.What began as local spelling competitions in schools and provinces culminated in six South African learners competing agains
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WORD WARRIORS From teammates to family: South Africa’s young spellers shine on the world stage South Africa’s young spelling champions returned from the inaugural Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai with more than a fourth-place global finish. They came home with lifelong friendships, renewed determination and the belief that they can one day become world champions. By Siyabonga Goni 24 Jul 2026 The South African spelling bee team participated in China for the Spelling Bee World Cup, in which they took fourth place. (Photo: Supplied / Roger Dickinson) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper South Africa’s young spelling champions have returned from the inaugural Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China, with a top-four finish – and more.
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