Lofentse Girls High School in Orlando hosted a matric empowerment seminar together with Mrs Universe 2023 finalist, Thando Maumela on Thursday February 08, under the theme Black Child it’s Possible.
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The purpose of this seminar was to acknowledge the matric pass rate of the school after three years of no progression.
This was a reminder to the learners that life does work in favour of your self-determination.
According to Thando Maumela, an alumni of Lofentse Girls High and Mrs Universe 2023 finalist, it is easy for a black child to believe in their dreams when they hear a story of someone who resonate with their upbringing and have made it big for themselves.
“I am where I am in life because my future was founded here and I felt the need to remind them that it is possible for a black child from Soweto to be successful. The independence that comes with education is important, because it defines the basis of who you become,” she said.
Black child it’s possible is an inspirational movement for the African Child who never thought it would be possible to see the other side of the coin.
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It is about pulling together and understanding that it is only when we do away with pessimistic thoughts and self-hate that our destinies will be shaped.
MMC from DA’s Gail Mphafudi from Mogale City said, “Life will not be a bed of roses now but it is important to look far ahead of where you want to go. Please be flexible in life, whatever life gives you it’s what you do with it that determines who you will be.”
It is important for the young people of South Africa to wake up and discover their purpose. Life is more than just consuming substances and night life; it is time one works toward their potential.
“Opportunities are vast and available; they are just waiting for a black child to go out and cease them.
“Never at any point think that your skin colour and your gender have the power to change the fact that success has your name on it,” Maumela concluded.
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