Don't just do what you're asked, do more!

A mayoral spousal programme themed Love Jozi Generation under the tagline “Don’t just do what you are asked, do more” was launched recently at Jabulani Theatre. It is deemed as an opportunity to establish programmes that are of a good cause to complement the work that the municipality is doing towards the livelihood of the citizens of the City. The focus area of the programme includes education for youth and child development, support and integration of burn survivors, addressing the needs of orphans and vulnerable children and women empowerment. Love Jozi Generation, Burn Survivors, Orphans, Women Networking and Sport & Recreation for Social Change are some of the projects identified that make up the mayoral spousal programme. Poet and Political Activist Keorapetse Kgositsile fondly known as “Bra Willy” who graced the event with his presence said “during this women’s month we celebrate heroism and sacrifices by our women to bring about social and economic transformation. Women continue to be burdened by challenges therefore our goals and mission will not be accomplished if the emancipation of women is not achieved. The increase in number of women in government symbolises their strength however we admit that this is not enough. There is a need to be able to develop initiatives that are developmental. Quality education and health is of necessity and the impact of this initiative should be felt in the community. “When we started the programme it was known as Thandi Klaasen Foundation and we would love her to be the patron. As it stand we have a leadership development programme with schools where kids are nurtured, we all know how cruel children are to each otherhence we will be hosting workshops where we envisaged to work with the family. We wouldn’t want kids to feel that the world owe them, we aim to instil the mentality to our kids that “You are in this situation because god has a purpose for you”. Life is about the choices we make, and that it shoots you at a point blank range.We are grateful for the support we have been getting from all those who are involved and we call upon others to come on-board and aid us” said Pilisiwe Twala-Tau.