Proud moment for young leaders

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MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Members of the Mossel Bay Junior Town Council last week received their official municipal insignia at a formal presentation in the Mossel Bay Council chambers.

Executive council members and other municipal councillors and officials were present. Due to Covid-19 regulations, the youth representatives from each school were given their badges separately.

The young councillors also received their branded T-shirts, sponsored by Gastao's Quality Foods.

Photo gallery: JTC receives official insignia

During the ceremony, acting mayor, Alderman Dirk Kotzé, said he had confidence in the town's youth leaders and described them as a dedicated group.

"With Covid-19, our young people face unprecedented challenges, and our learners had to adapt to changing, challenging circumstances virtually overnight. I am proud of our youth leaders. They have proved that no challenge is too great when tackled with focused dedication.

"Today, you receive due recognition as junior councillors. May the experience be a valuable learning curve so you will soon also have a confident influence on the social agenda as fully-fledged community leaders.

"I proudly hand you the badges that will identify you as junior councillors. Wear them with pride."

The young councillors also received branded T-shirts.

Quinlynn Kannemeyer receives her municipal insignia from acting mayor, Alderman Dirk Kotzé.

Zeneca van Wyk (Great Brak River Secondary School) with (from left) Alderman Petru Terblanche, acting mayor, Alderman Dirk Kotzé, and Alderlady Venolea Fortuin.