Pretoria West SAPS and partners engage youth at TVET college
Guests speakers from different backgrounds engaged the youth gathered at the college’s community hall on a variety of issues affecting their demographic
The Pretoria west SAPS, along with partners, hosted a school outreach event at the Tshwane South TVET college aimed at preventing gender-based violence and drug abuse among the youth.
The organisations involved in the outreach event included the African Leadership Movement (ALM), Lebogang Manamela Foundation (LMF), Predestined radio station and Tsako Pitori movement.
Guest speakers from different backgrounds engaged the youth gathered at the college’s community hall on a variety of issues affecting their demographic, including substance abuse, mental health, spirituality, GBV, crime and safety as well as dealing with demotivation.
Speakers included:
– Clement Chauke, president of the ALM and transformative speaker, spoke about the importance of surrounding oneself with the right support structure and networking with others in one’s field.
– Lebogang Manamela, founder of Lebogang Manamela Foundation and an ex-convict turned motivational speaker, addressed the youth on crime, gangsterism and his journey before prison and as a reformed citizen.
– Constable Sibongile Vuma of the Pretoria West SAPS spoke and gave tips against crime.
– Itumeleng Kutumela, author, blogger and speaker, addressed the group on the importance of self-love and maintaining good mental health.
– Prince Simphiwe Mazibuko known as Prince wako Pitori, poet and storyteller, spoke about the importance of believing in one’s abilities for a successful life.
– Noxolo Tibane and Jabu Mathenjwa, social workers from Khuluma family counselling, spoke about GBV.
Manamela said: “ Initiatives like this mean a lot to our organisation and me personally because I used to be a criminal harassing the community through my misdeeds, so giving back to the same community I used to take so much from is a blessing.”
The engagement concluded with a musical performance by musician Refentse Mabaso entertaining the young group.
“It doesn’t matter what background you’re from or how you started; if I after 13 years in prison can change my life, then so can you,” concluded Manamela.
** Article amended
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