June in South Africa has been dubbed Youth Month; following the Soweto uprising that took place in 1976 where score of young students were gunned down by the regime at the time. These young students were marching against the use of Afrikaans as a medium in schools. Amongst the many were people like the world renowned Hector Petersen. Now in the spirit of youth month a Youth Parliament was formulated, that is where young people can sit and debate issues of national importance and further make recommendations to the National Assembly. Kids aged between 11 and 17 are selected to be members of the house, and special attention and preference also has been emphasized on kids with disabilities.
So to talk more about the work of the Youth Parliament we are joined on the line by members of the Youth Parliament:
1. Josias Masango Mpumalanga Ambassador
2. WangaMulaudzi Limpopo Ambassador
3. Vuyisela Mboxela South African Youth Council Member for the Youth Parliament
4. Tsietsi Mokhele Project Officer – Youth Leadership Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund
