Adults in Stellenbosch who act as role models for young people and help empower and develop them received honorary awards at the launch of the 2015 e-Bosch Heritage Project on Tuesday (1 September 2015).
The event was hosted jointly by the Executive Mayor of Stellenbosch, Mr Conrad Sidego, and Stellenbosch University (SU) in SU's Art Museum. Mr Conrad Sidego awarded the certificates to the role models from Stellenbosch and 10 'dorpies'. Two winners from each 'dorpie' received an award.
Guest speaker Dr Jeanette De Klerk-Luttig of the Office for Moral Leadership at SU described the adult role models as asset builders who support and empower young people and offer them activities through which they can use their time wisely.
"Tonight is all about the solid foundations of assets that you guys built into the lives of the young people from where they can really flourish," she said.
De Klerk-Luttig added that in every community there are adults that must see to it that children enjoy a healthy, happy and balanced life.
Echoing the sentiments of De Klerk-Luttig, Mr Sidego said adult role models create an enabling environment for young people. "The work that you are doing bears witness to our faith in the youth of South Africa."
SU Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Wim de Villiers said the e-Bosch Heritage Project "is proof of how the University builds a future heritage with the Stellenbosch community". He expressed his joy about SU's involvement in the e-Bosch Heritage Project.
A full programme was also launched at the event. It includes, among others, the e'Bosch Heritage Lecture, a school choir festival, a tour of places of worship, road and canoe races, and a commemoration cricket match.
- Photo: Prize-winners with Prof Wim de Villiers and Mr Conrad Sidego at the launch.
- Photographer: Anton Jordaan
