By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
25 June 2025- The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture said it will host a Youth Month Social Cohesion Dialogue at the !XunKhwesa Combined School in Platfontein on 27 June 2025 from 11am. The department said the event will be held in collaboration with the !Khu and Khwe communities.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture spokesperson, Conrad Fortune said it is important that dialogue forms part of the department’s Youth Month commemorative activities, which seek to empower young people through inclusive platforms that foster unity, development, and economic opportunity. Fortune said the theme for the dialogue is: “Skills for the Changing World – Empowering Youth for Meaningful Economic Participation.”
“The event will bring together youth leaders, community representatives, and key stakeholders to engage in robust discussions on skills development, innovation, and the role of cultural identity in shaping a resilient and economically active generation.
“Through this initiative, the department reaffirms its commitment to building a socially cohesive society by creating opportunities for young people, especially in historically marginalised communities, to thrive in a rapidly evolving world,” he said.
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