Deadline extension for Youth Essay Writing Competition Against Racism

YOUNG scribes (15 to 21 years) who missed the original deadline (Friday, 31 July) for the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s annual Youth Essay Writing Competition Against Racism, have until Friday, 28 August to submit an entry.

Launched at an online Youth Day rally, the competition provides a platform for the youth to express their voices against the scourge of racism.

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Anti-Racism Manager at the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Busisiwe Nkosi, said it is through such platforms that people are able to hear how racism affects young people.

‘For us, these are not just essays,’ explained Nkosi.

‘The entries have allowed us to get a glimpse into some of the encounters that youth have to endure. These include uncomfortable encounters with racism at schools, on playgrounds, shopping malls, social gatherings, or even at home.’

She said the overwhelming request for a deadline extension indicates that more voices want to be heard.

Youth Essay Writing Competition Against Racism details

Competition entrants can write on any one of the following topics:
– Time to put racism on a permanent lockdown.
– Racism – the greatest virus of our time.
– Schools, places of racism without racists.

All essays should be between 1 000 and 1 400 words, and can be written in any of the official South African languages.

Essay writers can only enter the competition once, and plagiarism will not be tolerated.

The top three positions all receive laptops, with first place also taking home R2 000 cash; second place R1 000; and third place R500.

Participants can submit their essays to youth@kathradafoundation.org, or by post toPO Box 3240, Lenasia, 1820.

For inquiries call the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation on 011 854 0082.

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