Youth day celebrations in Tubatse
Mphahlele reminded the youth about the dangers of engaging in criminal activities. “Crime does not pay, unlike the youth of 1976, you have freedom. There is no need for you to steal and vandalise state properties. Let’s fight poverty through our minds,"he said.
DRIEKOP- As part of youth day celebrations, the Pulana Maroga community trust invited local youths to commemorate the day.
The event was organised at Sehlaku secondary school.
Motivational speaker Prof L.B Mphahlele told the youth to focus on their education and to utilise opportunities the government offers. “You now have access to free education, everything is free it’s just for you to study and get your doctorates, ” he said.
Mphahlele reminded the youth about the dangers of engaging in criminal activities. “Crime does not pay, unlike the youth of 1976, you have freedom. There is no need for you to steal and vandalise state properties. Let’s fight poverty through our minds,”he said. For all the Youth day celebrations, get a copy of the Steelburger/Lydenburg Newa this coming Friday.
