MEC Ntjalintjali with one of the gratuates.
By Kopano Dibakwane
Care workers who completed their training in auxiliary child and youth care were honoured by the MEC for social development in Mpumalanga, Lindiwe Ntshalintshali, in two separate graduation ceremonies held on 13 and 14 September in Middleburg(Nkangala district) and White River(Ehlanzeni district), respectively.
Ntshalintshali congratulated all the graduates and urged them to show diligence and humility as they serve their respective communities.
” Never forget where you come from, why you are here and what brought you here. Never stop doing good even when all others are bent on doing the(wrong) things. Do good for the sake of the child and youth, whose hopes for the future are in your hands. Remain humble at all times, work diligently, and with dignity. It’s tough out there, and communities are faced with serious challenges,” said MEC Ntshalintshali.
Four students, who passed on, were honoured posthumously by the department.
As a token of appreciation, the MEC was honoured with a special certificate by the graduates, for playing a role in their development.
The ceremonies were attended by representatives from the national department of social development, HWSETA, JOSMAP, including families and friends of the graduates.
