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A progressive youth club AURA was launched in University of Limpopo

A progressive youth club AURA was launched in University of Limpopo

In a time of more than decades the university of Limpopo students were waiting for a social club with a progressive nature to take them from where they are to an upper level of responsibility to the communities they are coming from. On the 20th September this progressive organization which on no account has a particular relationship with the university was officially announced to students.

This organization caters for students who are coming from all areas of Sekhukhune district municipality from: Fetakgomo, Makhuduthamaga, Tubatse, Elias Motswaledi and Mablehall and even other surrounding areas. The main aim of launching this club at this institution of learning is that the club is targeting people who are educated so that they can with their education develop the communities they come from. The deputy president of the club Rachael Paledi known as a Sepedi Bulleting presenter at Thobela FM was also there to bless the launch.

According to Rachael Paledi, Aura has made a very big step by launching this branch (turf loop). “it really shows that there is a development within the club, and with this number of young people who wish to take it up, our goals will be easily implemented within our respective communities” said Rachael.

The main goal of Aura is to develop and sustain processes that will engage youth participatory culture, which will make successful in the future. To cultivate the culture of participation, and taking out the talents, the special gifts which lies deep within each person to the maximum level. To expand, learn, grow and share the knowledge with other in a meaningful and enjoyable way. To spend our lives in a most important way in investing on something that would outlast To help youth leaders to provide safe and inspiring leisure, social and learning opportunities for young people

Heritage Month Youth Celebration and Awards giving Ceremony

Heritage Month Youth Celebration and Awards giving Ceremony

In its attempt to honor young people who are working hard to develop the community of Mohlaletse in Fetakgomo municipality of Sekhukhune District in Limpopo, Aura youth club successfully held a heritage month celebration. When celebrating the heritage month Aura also honored its members and young people in Mohlaletse who work day and night tirelessly in order to overcome the challenges young people face these days.

Aura gave away awards in different fields of art and culture and sport. The following awards were given out to youth: Moruthane Anthony managed to go home with the three trophies for Best monopoly Player, Best poet and the best Actor. According to him acting is part of his life, he started acting since he was young, and he also believe he may take acting as a career. “I am very proud of what I did, I did not thought of taking home three awards, but I did it, I thank God for this” said overwhelmed Anthony who is doing his Metric at Fetakgomo High School.

Best monopoly player: Matlala Aubrey
Best Drought: Tladi Mapheous
Best Poet: Anthony Moruthane
Best Actress: Mampuru Kgomotso
Best Actor: Anthony Moruthane
Best Chess player: Makgopa lebogang
Best Scrabble player: Anthony Moruthane
Best Comedian: Matlala Aubrey
Tradition dance dancer: Seroka Mercy

All the awards were also handed out to junior phase members of the youth; they received certificates and hampers from Spar.

Mosis Hlakudi the president of Aura said it is very good to see young people having this kind of talent. “As Aura we are willing to make sure that this talent do not stay here in Mohlaletse forever, we want people from outside to see it and utilize it for the benefit of the participants and the community” continued Mosis Hlakudi.