Youth Day message from Emalahleni mayor
Mayor Nhlapho is calling for stronger investment in young people as the city marks Youth Day.
As South Africa prepares to commemorate Youth Day, the mayor of the Emalahleni Local Municipality, Clr Vusi Nhlapho, has delivered a digital message of reflection and encouragement to the youth of Emalahleni.
In his message, the mayor said Youth Day remains a powerful reminder of the role young people played in shaping South Africa’s democratic future, following the legacy of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
He emphasised that the City of Coal remains among the municipality’s key priorities, with youth development at the center of its long-term plans.
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“Emalahleni Local Municipality remains committed to advancing programmes and initiatives that empower the youth of eMalahleni through education, skills development, entrepreneurship, and access to economic opportunities,” he said.
“Youth Day reminds us that young people are at the center of building thriving communities and shaping a prosperous future,” he added.
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