Former combatants sent to school
About 51 former combatants in the City of Ekurhuleni will be marching to school to study artisan courses, which will prepare them for employment opportunities and equip them to start their own businesses.
The City of Ekurhuleni has enrolled the former liberation struggle fighters to study various courses ranging from information communication and technology (ICT), to plumbing, electrical and carpentry.
On Wednesday, last week, the municipality signed an agreement with Ekurhuleni East and West Colleges for further education and training in Germiston, which will see the veterans commence with their studies from August 18 until December.
The training programme will also provide the participants with a stipend of at least of R2 500 monthly.
Addressing the ex-combatants during the ceremony, Member of the Mayoral Committee on Community Safety Clr About 51 former combatants in the City of Ekurhuleni will be marching to school to study artisan courses, which will prepare them for employment opportunities and equip them to start their own businesses. commended the veterans’ decision for their bold move to acquire skills.
Siboza told the veterans that they have made an important decision to acquire education, since it is the best weapon to possess, of which they will never be robbed.
“South Africa needs artisans and I salute you for your decision and I am proud to be a part of the programme,” he said.
“I hope you will protect the integrity and the image of the freedom fighters.”
Siboza added that he hopes the veterans will prioritise their studies, because it is the beginning of what they wanted to become.
Ex-combatant Mandla Mkhonza (39), who served in the self-defence unit of Umkhonto we Sizwe, is excited about this great opportunity and looking forward to starting his electrical course.
