“I was born poor into an underprivileged family, headed by a single mother, but if I die poor then that would only be by choice because I have the power to shape my future,” he said.
This statement was made during the recent junior councillors’ leadership workshop, hosted by the Ekurhuleni Metro, in partnership with SABC Education, at the Germiston Library Auditorium.
The workshop was led by six finalists from the One Day Leader television series, who challenged the councillors to get out of their comfort zone and refine the leadership qualities they will require in their leadership journey as councillors and the voice of the youth of Ekurhuleni.
The training focused on the principles of leadership, dealing with and overcoming fear, preparation and delivery of a speech, projects and the importance of punctuality.
Audrey Hutton, a representative from the Department of Education in the Ekurhuleni South District, expressed how beneficial she thought the initiative was for the youth.
“The lessons being taught here are much deeper than we may realise,” she said.
“These learners are being moulded into becoming astonishing leaders.
“This will boost their confidence and that will not only reflect in their performance at school, but in carrying out their tasks as self-assured leaders.”
The season two winner of the One Day Leader, Ndumiso Hadebe, believes it is important for them to impart their knowledge, because the future is in the hands of the youth.
He and the other participants share a common goal of unearthing and shaping South Africa’s future leaders.
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