Ernest speaks to boys and men on dangers of substance abuse and teenage pregnancies
Young boys from Thistle Grove Combined School and men were in attendance.
Despite the unfavorable weather on Friday, October 8, the Boyz II Men Brunch Dialogue went ahead as planned in the arena at Graceland Hotel, Casino and Country Club.
Mr Ernest Tshabalala of The Dynamic Grace Counsellors and Motivational Speakers also known as “The Leopard” took to the stage to do what he is passionate about, which is counselling and motivating others.
Young boys from Thistle Grove Combined School and men were in attendance.
Mr Tshabalala who is also a pastor, spoke about issues of substance abuse and prevention of teen pregnancy in our society.
He said: “Boys need to be educated about consequences of substance abuse as it destroys school work, careers and people’s future.
“Boys and men need to live a clean life to achieve their goal,” said Mr Tshabalala.
Past Simon Zamisa also addressed the issues that lead to teen pregnancy.
He said that is is important for boys to be raised by both parents so they can be efficiently guided, unlike in the case where only the mother takes responsibility.
He also emphasised that the fathers must be present for the upbringing of the boys to prevent the girls from becoming statistics and victims of teen pregnancy.
Learners of Thistle Groove Combined School were accompanied by teacher Mr Shikhwambane.
Mr Tshabalala thanked his wife Mam Njabulo for her support, Ms Harriet Khambule, HR manager for Graceland, Graceland Hotel Casino and Country Club management and Thistle Groove
Combined School Principal Mr Japie Masilela for making this initiative a success.
