Young leader ready to effect change

THE time for young people to lead and effect change is now.

This is the sentiment of Celeste King who has been nominated as the African National Congress (ANC) councillor candidate for ward 68 in the upcoming local government elections.

She is a familiar face to many in the community of Wentworth as an activist against various social issues. She is also the secretary of her party’s youth league and runs many programmes besides her non-profit organisation, eThekwini South Youth in Business.

King expressed that she is happy about the nomination is ready to welcome change.

“It’s about time that young people are seated at the table to bring about change where it is needed most. I want to be an example to young people that their past, failures and background does not define them. You can achieve anything, it is up to you to get up and make a change. The lack of education in young people is a challenge that she wants to see improve.

“Many young people don’t want to go to school or improve their basic skills of reading and writing. That’s how many end up in substance abuse and crime because of the challenges that are behind this lack of motivation. More attention needs to be given to our young people from an early age within the home and school environments. It is only when we address the underlying challenges that we will be able to combat drugs and violence in Wentworth.

“I’ve lived in the heart of Wentworth all my life, I’ve seen the crime and the problems. I have no fear. God has put me in a position to lead and to help my brothers and sisters realise a better life for themselves,” said King.