Radebe joins matric prayer event

National and provincial leaders attended the matric prayer event at the Lord Khanyile Community Hall in Ivory Park on Saturday last week.

Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe and the Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development, Nandi Mayethula-Khoza who was representing Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi, attended.

Mr Vuyolethu Sibiya organised the matric prayer for the 2015 matriculants in and around Ivory Park.

“We wanted to pray for this year’s matriculants before they enter the final exams. We want to keep the youth of South Africa motivated to study and focus on prioritising education and self discipline. We urge pupils to focus on their dreams and goals,” he said.

Metro FM presenter, Thami Ngubeni, Uzalo drama series actor, Mr Mlangeni Nawa, Busy Corner managing director, Ms Rita Zwane, ward councillor Petrus Zitha, local pastors and gospel artist Kelebogile Mokwena also took part in the event.

Minister Radebe thanked Mr Sibiya for organising the event.

“We are thankful to have such leadership in Ivory Park. Motivation of the youth is important, especially now that the country is faced with many challenges like crime, drugs and teenage pregnancy,” he said.

He encouraged matriculants to not only focus on registering at universities but to also consider colleges as the country needs more artisans who will be able to promote economic growth.

“Our government has a plan to train about 24 000 artisans by 2019,” he said.

Meanwhile, MEC Mayethula-Khoza said the event was powerful as they prayed for all the matriculants in the country.

“It is now in their hands. They must have faith, believe and make sure they study and prepare themselves for the final exams. The country is waiting for them as it needs young people who have skills and knowledge to make it even better,” she said.

Thami Ngubeni handed out motivational CDs and books to the matriculants.