To Inspire Young Men to Build Nations Through Motlhabane. About 400 male students from Tshwane University of Technology attended the Motlhabane Men Empowerment Seminar where they were inspired to become part of the Men Building a Nation movement.
An event sponsored by the Directorate of Student Governance and Leadership Development (SGLD) aims to enrich the lives of men by teaching, sharing knowledge, experiences, inspiration and ideas.
To Inspire Young Men to Build Nations Through Motlhabane
The 14 speakers included South African football legend, Doctor “16 Valve” Khumalo, and acclaimed international inspirational speaker, Dr David Molapo, an educator, leadership consultant, and author. As part of the seminar, students participated in a panel discussion and breakaway workshop sessions where they interacted with peers and professionals.
Doctor “16 Valve” Khumalo talked about the importance of having friends who share your goals and dreams. In addition, he said that young men need to be focused because distractions like women and substance abuse can occur. Then he concluded: “Speak only through your achievements.”
I Can Leadership Institute Africa Founder and CEO David Molapo is Dean of the Logos University USA Southern African Campus and the Dean of I Can 4IR, who has a long relationship with the conference. Leadership is about making the right choices and being a great leader. His view is that young men who wish to contribute to the building of nations need a coach, a mentor, and a therapist.
“These people will guide you toward making the right decisions to become the man you desire. “Leadership involves identifying tomorrow’s problems and solving them today,” he emphasized.
I would like to mention Masenya, a third-year student in Public Affairs who attended the seminar, who said that his expectations were exceeded by the event. Besides being overwhelming, he said the experience allowed men to be vulnerable and listen to each other,
something society hasn’t yet normalised. The seminar gives one hope for the future and an opportunity to support one another, so I wish it could take place three times a year at the very least.”
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