Sunnyside is one of those Pretoria suburbs that just has a bad reputation. If you are looking for gang violence, that is where you go; if you are looking for illegal activities and cheap drugs, that is where you go. It is the one part of the city that really never sleeps.
So initiatives like the one started by local councillor Godfrey Mulaudzi in partnership with Think-Career and Harambee in 2017 will do more than just uplift the youth.
This is not only about bridging the skills gap, but such initiatives uplift communities for the better; the visibility of recreational activities and especially those education-related give hope to a lot of young people who live in the area.
In trying times like these, where the youth are struggling even with taxi fare to drop a simple CV at any potential employer’s door, having mediators like Harambee, among others, helps out a great deal.
You would think that living in the city puts you at an advantage, but the struggles are all too similar. It is important for educational campaigns to show face in suburbs like Sunnyside to remind the youth that somebody is looking out for their best interests, especially their education.
So well done to the councillor, and hopefully the initiatives will grow and attract more youth. We might be a long way from fixing the country, but if we get the basics right we might find ourselves closer than we think.
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