Thuthuka Youth Club awards exceptional learners
The beneficiaries were from two schools - Phuthumani Primary School and Umthambeka Primary School
On July 15, Thuthuka Youth Club gave certificates to learners who performed well at an arts festival hosted on June 13.
Thuthuka Youth Club’s managing director, Mapitso Motaung, said they rewarded seven outstanding participants with certificates.
“We had a successful first annual Tembisa Art Alive event at T-SHAD, and therefore we had to recognise exceptional talent. We will continue hosting the festival and be dedicated to honour talent in Tembisa schools as a whole,” said Motaung.
She said they were proven correctly in their previous judgement at the auditions that Tembisa has unique and priceless talent that needs to nurtured.
Motaung said the beneficiaries were from two schools – Phuthumani Primary School and Umthambeka Primary School – that took part in the festival.
“We want to revive arts in local schools and educate the young and old about life, theatre and the arts festivals that deal with youth challenges. We need to bring back the spirit of ubuntu within our society. Parents were very supportive and they attended the festival. We received a positive response from school principals and we encourage Thuthuka Youth Club to continue inspiring learners to make arts a career,” said Motaung.
Tembisa Art Alive will host their event in December and interested drama groups can call 065 302 1429.
Umthambeka Primary principal Solomon Mabotsa said as a school they are very honoured to receive a certificate from Thuthuka Youth Club and they promise take part in the next festival.
Phuthumani Primary principal Shadrack Hlatshwayo said they are pleased that they have arts talent in their school and that it has been spotted at an early age.
“It means a lot to the learners and this will enhance their academic performance. This has boosted learners’ self-esteem. We want our learners to do more and make us the best school in arts and culture. We thank Thuthuka Youth Club for reviving the activity in our school,” said Hlatshwayo.
Educator and HOD of Phuthumani Primary Bangani Kgatoke said the participation in the festival motivated the children to love drama more.
“I really appreciate these certificates and I thank Thuthuka Youth Club for the gesture. We thank our principal for letting us participate in the festival,” said Kgatoke.
Certificate recipient Busisiwe Mbusula said she played a doctor in a play they presented at the festival.
“I am very happy to have been part of the festival and for receiving the certificate,” said Mbusula.
Another learner, Emihle Mtunzinyusa, said she played an evil stepmother.
“In future, I wish to continue with acting and join Thuthuka Youth Club to get opportunities to break into the acting industry,” Mtuzinyusa explained.
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