Free State Intervarsity aims to bring together talented debaters from various institutions to engage in thought-provoking discussions on contemporary topics. It will provide a platform for participants to express their opinions, challenge ideas, and develop persuasive arguments. The competition will feature several rounds of intense debates and public speaking, where participants will have the chance to demonstrate their critical thinking and analytical abilities, while also building long-lasting friendships with the next generation of African thought-leaders.

Here are some key details of the eighth Free State Intervarsity

Date: 01 - 04 May 2025

Time: Arrival from 10:00 on 01 May. Departure from 17:00 on 04 May. 

Venue: University of the Free State (debating venue)

Theme: Afro-Rhetoric (The art of African persuasive discourse)

Link to the Public Speaking Tab:
https://sadcdebate.com/tournaments/fsiv/2025/pstab/