MEC Rev. Musa Zondi Sends Off Learners
MEC Rev. Musa Zondi Sends Off Learners to Gauteng for Pioneering Electric Power Cables Manufacturing Programme
In a celebratory event held at the Ithala Training Centre,the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs, Rev. Musa Zondi, bid farewell to 50 young learners embarking on an innovative Electric Power Cables Manufacturing and Production Technology Learnership Programme in Gauteng.
MEC Rev Musa Zondi expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the attendance and commitment of the chairpersons of the boards, emphasizing the pivotal role each entity plays in achieving the department's strategic goals. He articulated a vision of unity and collective effort, underscoring that by working together, the entities can create a more prosperous and resilient province.
The ceremony marked the departure of these ambitious individuals, selected from a pool of 950 applicants, who will undertake in a intensive 18-month training programme designed to equip them with specialized skills in electric power cables manufacturing. This initiative is part of a strategic collaboration with Mwanga Afrika Cables (Pty) Ltd and South Ocean Wire Electric Company, aiming to address the significant challenge of unemployment and enhance the technical workforce.
MEC Rev. Zondi, in his speech, emphasized the importance of such programmes in transforming the KwaZulu-Natal economy by empowering the youth with vital skills. He highlighted the significance of the event coinciding with Youth Month, drawing inspiration from Frantz Fanon's words: “Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it.” He encouraged the youth to rise to the challenge of combating the triple threats of inequality, poverty, and unemployment.
MEC Rev Musa Zondi expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the attendance and commitment of the chairpersons of the boards, emphasizing the pivotal role each entity plays in achieving the department's strategic goals. He articulated a vision of unity and collective effort, underscoring that by working together, the entities can create a more prosperous and resilient province.
The ceremony marked the departure of these ambitious individuals, selected from a pool of 950 applicants, who will undertake in a intensive 18-month training programme designed to equip them with specialized skills in electric power cables manufacturing. This initiative is part of a strategic collaboration with Mwanga Afrika Cables (Pty) Ltd and South Ocean Wire Electric Company, aiming to address the significant challenge of unemployment and enhance the technical workforce.
MEC Rev. Zondi, in his speech, emphasized the importance of such programmes in transforming the KwaZulu-Natal economy by empowering the youth with vital skills. He highlighted the significance of the event coinciding with Youth Month, drawing inspiration from Frantz Fanon's words: “Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it.” He encouraged the youth to rise to the challenge of combating the triple threats of inequality, poverty, and unemployment.