Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe has urged the youth of Meadowlands‚ Soweto‚ to capitalise on what the brave youth of 1976 fought for and get a better education.
“We have many opportunities that are available to young people in our country today. What the youth of 1976 dreamed about for better education‚ the youth of 2016 must be grateful for what is available to them now‚” said Radebe.
He was speaking at the Meadowlands Multi Purpose Centre against the backdrop of Youth Month‚ which takes place annually in South Africa to commemorate the June 16 1976 student uprising.
The minister said what the youth of 1976 fought for‚ was now being achieved and it was important for the youth to remember this day.
He said about 60% of schools in the country were no-fee schools‚ therefore the youth should capitalise on such opportunities.
“Today in 2016‚ you can attend any university that you want in South Africa provided you have the qualification of matric to study at those universities.”
He was referring to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme which enables any student to apply for a loan or bursary from NSFAS‚ but allows the board to impose conditions‚ generally‚ or in respect of a particular loan or bursary.
“In 1999‚ your government used to spend about R461 million every year giving bursaries for our students at institutions of higher learning. In 2016‚ we are spending R9.2 billion in twelve months‚ that calls for celebration‚” Radebe said.
He acknowledged parents for attending the event but gave them the task of encouraging their children to go to school because “education is a very important weapon of fighting poverty‚ unemployment and inequality“.
“Education is the future. The future of this country belongs to young people so therefore parents must encourage their children to go to school. If young people want to be the future leaders of this country‚ you need to focus on education‚ you need to focus on obtaining things that will empower you to become a better person tomorrow‚” added Radebe.
Radebe thanked the youth of the 1976 student uprising who played pivotal role in contributing to youth development and encouraged others to do the same.
Jeff Radebe encourages youth to take education seriously
Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe has urged the youth of Meadowlands‚ Soweto‚ to capitalise on what the brave youth of 1976 fought for and get a better education.
“We have many opportunities that are available to young people in our country today. What the youth of 1976 dreamed about for better education‚ the youth of 2016 must be grateful for what is available to them now‚” said Radebe.
He was speaking at the Meadowlands Multi Purpose Centre against the backdrop of Youth Month‚ which takes place annually in South Africa to commemorate the June 16 1976 student uprising.
The minister said what the youth of 1976 fought for‚ was now being achieved and it was important for the youth to remember this day.
He said about 60% of schools in the country were no-fee schools‚ therefore the youth should capitalise on such opportunities.
“Today in 2016‚ you can attend any university that you want in South Africa provided you have the qualification of matric to study at those universities.”
He was referring to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme which enables any student to apply for a loan or bursary from NSFAS‚ but allows the board to impose conditions‚ generally‚ or in respect of a particular loan or bursary.
“In 1999‚ your government used to spend about R461 million every year giving bursaries for our students at institutions of higher learning. In 2016‚ we are spending R9.2 billion in twelve months‚ that calls for celebration‚” Radebe said.
He acknowledged parents for attending the event but gave them the task of encouraging their children to go to school because “education is a very important weapon of fighting poverty‚ unemployment and inequality“.
“Education is the future. The future of this country belongs to young people so therefore parents must encourage their children to go to school. If young people want to be the future leaders of this country‚ you need to focus on education‚ you need to focus on obtaining things that will empower you to become a better person tomorrow‚” added Radebe.
Radebe thanked the youth of the 1976 student uprising who played pivotal role in contributing to youth development and encouraged others to do the same.
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