Mdantsane's Ayabonga Jaceni is one of five pupils from around the country selected to be part of SABC1 reality show Future Leaders.
The show in its second season and follows the lives of five teenagers from all walks of life who have been affected by underage drinking.
It documents their journey to becoming agents of positive change and role models within their respective communities and schools.
Earlier this year, South African Breweries (SAB) embarked on their underage drinking awareness campaign at schools around the country, encouraging pupils to make wise decisions and stay away from alcohol.
The show brings to life the contestants decisions to stop drinking alcohol, to turn their lives around through projects which will help curb underage drinking in their respective communities.
Out of hundreds, an adjudication panel selected the top five Future Leaders based on their vocal and verbal ability, whether they are solutions-driven and their mental and emotional maturity.
Jaceni is a Grade 10 pupil at Sandisiwe High School in Mdantsane. She started experimenting with alcohol earlier this year year after her father died.
She said her habit caused her studies to suffer but through a teacher’s intervention, she was able to break out of it.
The 16-year-old is currently working hard to improve her results and aspires to become a businesswoman in the future.
For the next 11 weeks, the five contestants will be profiled on the TV series addressing the alcohol problem as well as becoming role models for their peers.
The show started last Tuesday and today will be showing its second episode on this season.
On the show, each of the contestants must come up with a community project that will bring change.
Jaceni said she wanted to provide an alternative recreational outlet for the youth.
“Young people drink because of a lack of recreational opportunities and the opportunity to participate in extra activities.”
Her Future Leaders project will focus on initiating a school cultural festival where young people get to showcase their artistic talents, such as music, dance or poetry.
With the help of a mentor, the teenagers will make their community projects a success and reach out to other young people facing alcohol problems.
On Thursday this week, Jaceni’s community project idea will come to life when her school hosts a cultural festival. — poliswap@dispatch.co.za
M’sane pupil to feature on SABC1 reality show
The show in its second season and follows the lives of five teenagers from all walks of life who have been affected by underage drinking.
It documents their journey to becoming agents of positive change and role models within their respective communities and schools.
Earlier this year, South African Breweries (SAB) embarked on their underage drinking awareness campaign at schools around the country, encouraging pupils to make wise decisions and stay away from alcohol.
The show brings to life the contestants decisions to stop drinking alcohol, to turn their lives around through projects which will help curb underage drinking in their respective communities.
Out of hundreds, an adjudication panel selected the top five Future Leaders based on their vocal and verbal ability, whether they are solutions-driven and their mental and emotional maturity.
Jaceni is a Grade 10 pupil at Sandisiwe High School in Mdantsane. She started experimenting with alcohol earlier this year year after her father died.
She said her habit caused her studies to suffer but through a teacher’s intervention, she was able to break out of it.
The 16-year-old is currently working hard to improve her results and aspires to become a businesswoman in the future.
For the next 11 weeks, the five contestants will be profiled on the TV series addressing the alcohol problem as well as becoming role models for their peers.
The show started last Tuesday and today will be showing its second episode on this season.
On the show, each of the contestants must come up with a community project that will bring change.
Jaceni said she wanted to provide an alternative recreational outlet for the youth.
“Young people drink because of a lack of recreational opportunities and the opportunity to participate in extra activities.”
Her Future Leaders project will focus on initiating a school cultural festival where young people get to showcase their artistic talents, such as music, dance or poetry.
With the help of a mentor, the teenagers will make their community projects a success and reach out to other young people facing alcohol problems.
On Thursday this week, Jaceni’s community project idea will come to life when her school hosts a cultural festival. — poliswap@dispatch.co.za
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