The Herald Isuzu Schools Quiz 2025
04 June 2025 More than 200 pupils from 52 participating Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga schools were given the chance to show off their mastery of general knowledge at the 2025 edition of The Herald Isuzu Schools Quiz
'The Herald Isuzu Schools Quiz provides an ideal platform for the youth to exercise critical life skills such as general knowledge and an understanding of current affairs — key to preparing them for the future.'
- Nandi Matomela, Isuzu Motors SA's senior manager: brand strategy and field marketing
Theodor Herzl High School came out of nowhere to claim the 2025 Herald Isuzu Schools Quiz title at the weekend.
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Pupils from schools across Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga stepped up their game at the weekend as they competed for a ...
By Herald Reporter
The fifth annual The Herald Isuzu Schools Quiz got off to an exhilarating start with more than 50 Nelson Mandela Bay ...
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'The Herald Isuzu Schools Quiz is our small way to boost knowledge and contribute to the advancement of education in this region.'
- Bongani Siqoko, coastal chief commercial officer of Arena Holdings, publishers of The Herald
There is less than a week left for high school pupils from the Bay and Kouga municipal districts to enter the 2025 The ...
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Which high school will take the coveted title of The Herald Isuzu Schools Quiz 2025 winners?
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Preparations are ramping up for The Herald Isuzu Schools Quiz, with an impressive haul of prizes all the more reason ...
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One of Nelson Mandela Bay's most popular educational events is back for another year to enable pupils to experience the ...
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