The spirit of the 1976 Soweto Uprising was revived as Mamusa Youth In Action hosted vibrant Youth Month celebrations at the Multipurpose Centre in Ipelegeng. The event paid homage to the fearless youth of 1976 who sacrificed their lives to pave the way for future generations.
The centre was filled to capacity with young people from various parts of the Mamusa Local Municipality, coming together to empower, reflect, and unite
The programme featured a range of cultural performances that included Setswana traditional dance, poetry, modern dance, and singing, all focusing on youth development and self-expression.
A solemn prayer session was held, accompanied by candle lighting, as a call to bring peace and divine guidance to the youth of Mamusa, especially in light of recent incidents of gang violence that shook the Ipelegeng community.
Guest speakers from different professional backgrounds took to the podium to share words of encouragement, highlighting the importance of education, discipline, and perseverance in shaping a better future.
Among the notable attendees was Mamusa Local Municipality Mayor Seitebaleng Chelechele, who addressed the youth, saying:
“As we are gathered here, we have come to support our young men and women, to help them better understand the importance of this day. We want to instill knowledge in them so they understand how this day came to be, as they weren’t yet born when the uprising took place.”
Event organiser Dikeledi Kgasu said the purpose of the event was to awaken the inner strength and potential of the youth:
“We want the youth to realise their strength and use it for positive outcomes, to fight gender-based violence, gangsterism, and crime. When the youth are united, they can overcome all the social ills plaguing Mamusa and achieve great things.”
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Updated: June 2025
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