Youth Day

Friday, 16 June 2017, is a day on which we remember the power of the younger generation. We celebrate the brave students who defended their right to equal education, and we commemorate those who lost their lives in the struggle to make South Africa a better place for all and generations to come. The need for developing young leaders is more important than ever not only in South Africa, but across the African continent. Africa cannot rely on previous models of leadership development for today's youth. For Africa to overcome the crises of leadership and governance in the continent, those on whom the burden of leadership will fall in the future must fully comprehend their responsibilities, duties and obligation. Youth leadership and development is not just about technical knowledge and competence, but is about courage, practicing good judgment, emotional intelligence, empathy and passion. To discuss this issue we are joined on the line by:• Rufaro Modimu: Chief Executive Officer of Enke (Make Your Mark))• Ms Lebohang Pheko: Senior Research Fellow at NGO/think-tank, the Trade Collective. • Omar Badsha : South African History Online