Coming from a township school and being among your peers who attend schools with better facilities and educational opportunities is not a deterring factor for Ekurhuleni junior councillor Celcio Moloi (16).
“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,” said Moloi.
This statement was made during the junior councillors’ leadership workshop, hosted by the metro in partnership with SABC Education, last Thursday, 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 zones and refine the 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.
“The lessons being taught here are much deeper than we may realise.
“These pupils 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,” said Audrey Hutton, a representative from the Department of Education in the Ekurhuleni South District.
The season two winner of “One Day Leader”, Ndumiso Hadebe, stated: “It was important for us to impart our knowledge, for the future is in the hands of the youth.”
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