Irouma Favour Ezike from Pencanze Primary School makes it into the semi-finals!

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Darren, Keri, and Sky will once again host the #ECRLastKidStanding with SASKO competition.

Every day, for six weeks, KZN's sharpest contestants will be selected from the pool of entries and face-off live on-air - every Monday to Thursday.

Then, on Fridays, Darren, Keri, and Sky will host a semi-final round with all the week's daily winners! If you can outspell your competitors, you will head to the grand finale on 18 May 2022!

After five weeks of competitive spelling, a grand finale will be hosted live on-air and online for the rest of South Africa to cheer on our champions.
4 May 2022 3AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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