By Obakeng Maje

Taung-Taung Youth Forum in conjuction with other non-profitable organisations around Taung will be hosting educational programme, whereby they will be teaching school children and community at large about daily issues affecting them.

According to co-ordinator of Emang-Basha Youth Forum Tebogo Motsebe, the aim of the initiative is to bring awareness in the communities.

He said they will be providing information on issues like alcohol and drug abuse, unemployment and socio-economic issues that affect the youths.

“Our aim is very simple, we need to teach the youths of Taung and make them aware of issues that affect their daily lives” Motsebe said.

The pilot project is a brainchild of those organisations, they want to make a difference in the area.

The event will take place at Bagamaidi primary school in Khudutlou village near Taung.

“Satanism is rife at schools and prayers will be provided to fight against the scourge of satanism, rape, unemployment, alcohol and sunstance abuse including crime” Tebogo Motsebe adds.

Other organisations to be part of the initiative are Agang Molelema Youth, SAPS and Social Developments will grace the event.

“I am not aware of the event,but surely I will receive invitation when the day goes by. It is a good idea to have initiative like this in the area” ward councillor Mogoje Ditshakame said.

The co-ordinator urges the communities within Khudutlou village and its surroundings to attend the event and support the initiative.

Kgosi Keseokile Phakedi is also expected to be part of the event.

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