In commemoration of 30 years of democracy, the National Youth Development Agency held an essay competition, themed “What is the significance of 30 years of democracy in South Africa?  Congratulations to Reabetswe Ranta, Curro Klerksdorp’s Head Girl, who was placed second in South Africa out of more than 1000 entries with a 95% mark.

• The essays were moderated by the Literature Department at the Tshwane University of Technology.
• The published book “Corridors of Freedom” can be found at the National Library in Pretoria.

Curro Klerksdorp thank Ratsie Motsoane (organiser and FET Phase Head), Karabo  Mohale (Executive Deputy Chairperson of the National Youth Development Board),  Sebolaisi Pheeha (Head of Office) and Phaladi Moruthane (communications officer) for travelling from Johannesburg to hand over the prizes and wish Reabetswe, from the Office of the President, all the best and as a young woman trailblazer to continue making South Africa proud and on becoming an accomplished writer.

Phaladi Moruthane (communications officer), Riaan Jansen van Rensburg (Executive Head), Reabetswe Ranta, Karabo Mohale (Executive Deputy Chairperson of National Youth Development Agency Board), Ratsie Motsoane (organiser and FET Phase Head)