SEDIBENG.- The Midvaal Local Municipality hosted the second annual Youth Summit at the Midvaal Christian Centre over the weekend.

The event was a massive success, with at least 1,000 young people in attendance. The Summit once again brought together a range of stakeholders from government departments, private businesses, NGOs, rehabilitation centres, and youth support agencies to provide immediate assistance and guidance to young people.

The stakeholders offered valuable support, including career and study guidance, connecting young people to support opportunities, upgrading their CVs, and helping them build a brighter future. The programme featured testimonials from last year’s Youth Summit beneficiaries, as well as panel discussions on education, entrepreneurship, and achieving personal goals.

Motivational speakers included social media sensation Sylvester Mofokeng and Mandla Mbatha from the popular reality show ‘Uyaphuza’ and Tranquillity Rehabilitation. Both advised young people to avoid drugs and a life of crime.