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Unleashing the Creative Potential of Cape Town’s Youth: A Riveting Writing Competition

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The City of Cape Town recently hosted a thrilling writing competition for young learners aged nine to 17. The competition aimed to inspire the young learners to craft a story about a hero fighting for the environment. The winners were recognized at the Open Book Festival and were given the opportunity to feature in an online production and have their stories published or added to the Library Service’s Libby app. The competition’s success proved the untapped potential resting within the young learners and put the spotlight on libraries as crucial knowledge hubs in the community.

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Growing Concerns Over Online Gambling Among Youth

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Online gambling among young people is a worrying trend due to its easy accessibility and captivating appeal. A recent study by InfoQuest reveals that online video games, sports betting, and virtual slot machines are the preferred options for young gamblers. With experts highlighting the need for awareness, education, and prompt intervention, parents, educators, and policymakers must remain vigilant in combating this alarming trend.

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Empowering Young Minds: The Inception of the South African National Service Institute

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The South African National Service Institute (SANSI) has been established to address the significant concern of youth unemployment by providing young individuals with professional skills and qualifications, instilling a sense of discipline, patriotism, and toptier professionalism in them, and cultivating a culture of service, civic responsibility, leadership, and community engagement. The institute executes the National Youth Service (NYS), led by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and serves as a symbol of unity, service, and progress for the nation. SANSI’s vision is to nurture a nation of proficient individuals who are crucial contributors in transforming South Africa into the society it strives to be.

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Fostering Mental Wellness: Cape Town’s Youth Mental Health Initiative

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Cape Town’s Youth Mental Health Initiative is a groundbreaking programme designed to inform young people about mental health, combat stigma and discrimination, and offer a safe environment for those in need. The programme is being implemented in schools, starting with grade 11 students at Mountview High School in Hanover Park. City Health clinics provide mental health services, and helpline numbers are available for those who require assistance. By educating and supporting the youth, the initiative aims to empower them to become resilient leaders who prioritize mental health and contribute to a healthier society.

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STEM Code Africa: Empowering Africa’s Youth with Coding Skills

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As technology continues to shape our world, coding and development skills have become increasingly valuable assets, especially for future generations. To address this need, STEM Code Africa, an initiative by NGORun EdHub App, has partnered with educators from the Khula Education Foundation to make coding education accessible for children across the African continent. Their goal is to provide userfriendly resources that teach coding, web 3.0, artificial intelligence, and machine languages to young learners.