2024 Francophonie competition Results

Congratulations to all 2024 Francophonie competition participants and winners !

Annecy

The French Embassy in South Africa is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Francophonie Competition! 🇫🇷✨

We received an incredible array of creative and inspiring video submissions from participants across South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi, all sharing their unique perspectives on how “French is an opportunity for me.” A huge thank you to everyone who participated—your enthusiasm and talent truly impressed our jury!

Without further ado, here are the winners:

2024 Francophonie Competition Winners in Annecy (France)

🏆 Winners of the Grand Prize – A Trip to France

– DU PREEZ Datis, South Africa, Pretoria Boys High School
– KOPO Bonang Edith, Lesotho, National University of Lesotho
– DE KLERK Clea, South Africa, University of Cape Town
– MOKUOANE Limpho Faith, Lesotho, Alliance française of Maseru
– SOOKOOL Danyal, South Africa, University of Stellenbosch
– VAN ROOYEN Alexa Rachel, South Africa, University of the Witwatersrand

4 other winners from Malawi, Lesotho and South Africa, will go to France in 2025 as their journey had to be postponed.

Winners stayed for two weeks, from 02 to 13 December, in Annecy in the French Alps.

Annecy, often called the “Venice of the Alps,” is a picturesque town in southeastern France known for its stunning lake, charming canals, and breathtaking mountain views. The town is famous for its historic Old Town, with cobbled streets, colorful buildings, and the iconic Palais de l’Isle.

Thank you once again to everyone who took part in this year’s competition. Your creativity and passion for the French language are truly inspiring. Keep learning, keep exploring, and see you in the next edition!

To all 2024 participants, please do not hesitate to take part in the 2025 edition of the competittion to stand a chance to discover another French city!