\u201cThe purpose of the day was to offer training to those who attended.<\/p> \u201cThis was done through a number of talks by capable and inspiring speakers,\u201d said the group\u2019s chairman, Thabile Sibeko.<\/p>\n Speakers included; Liopelo Gwala from the IEC, a spokesman from the Mad Generation Reconvict Organisation based in Kahlehong, Bandile Mdlalose from CJM and Sibeko.<\/p>\n Entertainment was provided by the young upcoming artists, Young Blaze, Mahosi and JD AfriMedez.<\/p>\n During the celebration, the Vusa Umuntu Community Service Group took the opportunity to do a number of surveys with community members.<\/p>\n \u201cAnalysis was done during the session,” said Sibeko.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was identified that education is still a challenge in our communities.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was also noted that young people are afraid to participate in conversation or debates due to lack of knowledge and lack of self-confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n The group hopes to continue its research into a number of issues faced by the community including; youth and life style, teenage pregnancy, alcohol and drugs, school dropout rates, skill development, woman abuse and child abuse.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter our findings we will consolidate and implement corrective measures.<\/p>\n \u201cWe intend to work hard in order to bring change in our community and country as a whole,\u201d Sibeko concluded.<\/p>\n Other articles on the\u00a0Vusa Umuntu Community Service Group:<\/strong><\/p>\n Hunderd-and-fifty families receive some relief.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"20150321_144154\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/04\/20150321_144154.jpg\")
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